54C.—(1) An authorised bookmaker who fails or neglects to pay any sum payable by him in respect of a charge due under section 54A or 54B may have any permit granted to him under section 48 suspended or revoked by the Authority.

(2) The Authority may restore any such permit where it is satisfied that all arrears of the charge is paid (including interest at an appropriate percentage rate).

(3) The Authority may recover as a simple contract debt in any court of competent jurisdiction from any person by whom it is payable any amount due and owing under section 54A or 54B.

(4) In section 54(4) and (5) any reference to levy shall be construed as including a reference to charges under section 54A or 54B.]