Section 6

the prescribed fee;

such particulars, information and documents as may be specified by the Director; and

if required by the Director, a statutory declaration by the applicant verifying any information contained in or relating to the application.

issue the licence applied for subject to such terms and conditions as he thinks fit to impose; or

refuse to issue the licence applied for.

the character and fitness of the applicant to be issued with a licence or, where the applicant is a body corporate, the character and fitness of the members of the board of directors or committee or board of trustees or other governing body of the body corporate;

the ability of the applicant to operate and maintain a private hospital, medical clinic, clinical laboratory or healthcare establishment, as the case may be, in accordance with the prescribed standards;

the suitability of the premises (including the facilities and equipment therein) to be licensed for use as a private hospital, medical clinic, clinical laboratory or healthcare establishment, as the case may be; and

the adequacy of the nursing and other staff that is to be employed at the premises to be licensed.

inspect the premises to be licensed, or cause such premises to be inspected by an authorised officer; and

require the applicant at his own expense —

to make such alteration or improvement to the premises to be licensed; or

to provide, fix or install such facilities and equipment therein,as the Director may specify.

shall be in such form as the Director may determine;

shall be valid for the period stated therein unless it is sooner revoked under section 9; and

may be renewed upon its expiry.