17. Suspension of a branch of a trade union.

(1) The Director General may, if he is satisfied that a branch of a trade union has contravened the provisions of this Act or the rules of the union, by order direct the suspension of such branch.

(2) The order of suspension made under subsection (1)-

(i) may contain such directions as the Registrar may consider expedient; and

(ii) shall be deemed to be duly served if it is delivered at the registered office of the trade union or if it is served personally on any officer of the branch.

(3) The order of suspension may at any time be revoked by the Director General.

(4) Until the order of suspension is revoked by the Director General, the branch of the trade union in respect of which the order of suspension is made, shall be prohibited from carrying on any activity, except as may be specified in the order of suspension.