Rule 116

Removal of a name from the register of patent agents

1 - The Controller may delete from the register of patent agents, the name of any patent agent-

1(a) - from whom a request has been received to that effect; or

1(b) - when he is dead; or

1(c) - when the Controller has removed the name of a person under subsection (1) of section 130; or

1(d) - if he has defaulted in the payment of fees specified in rule 115, by more than three months after they are due; or

1(e) - if he ceases to be a citizen of India: Provided that except under clause (a) and (b), before removing the name of any person from the register of patent agents under this rule, such person shall be given a reasonable opportunity of being heard.

2 - The removal of the name of any person from the register of patent agents shall be published and shall be, where relevant forthwith communicated to the person concerned.