Clause 33

In any case where —

it appears to be necessary to the Authority to prevent any threat to the security of the public or of casino operations;

the Authority has been informed that a licensee is under investigation for, or has been charged with —

an offence under this Act;

an offence arising out of or in connection with the employment of the licensee under this Act; or

an offence involving dishonesty or moral turpitude, whether in Singapore or elsewhere; or

disciplinary proceedings under section 93 have been or will be commenced against a licensee,the Authority may suspend the licensee concerned, pending the conclusion of any inquiry or disciplinary proceedings against the licensee under section 93, if the Authority thinks it necessary in the public interest that the licensee should immediately cease his functions in relation to any casino.(2) Any licensee who is aggrieved by any suspension under subsection (1) may, within 10 days after he is suspended, make representations in writing to the Authority and the Authority may, upon such representations, confirm, shorten or cancel the suspension.(3) The suspension under subsection (1) shall take effect notwithstanding that any representation under subsection (2) is made.”.