135. (1) The MARA may, as it thinks fit in all the circumstances of the case—

(a) initiate proceedings under Chapter 3 in respect of a matter without initiating proceeding under Chapter 5 in respect of that same matter,

(b) initiate proceedings under Chapter 5 in respect of a matter without initiating proceedings under Chapter 3 in respect of that same matter,

(c) initiate proceedings under both Chapters 3 and 5 in respect of the same matter, whether at the same or different times,

(d) abandon proceedings initiated under Chapter 3 in respect of a matter in favour of initiating, or continuing, proceedings under Chapter 5 in respect of that same matter, or

(e) abandon proceedings initiated under Chapter 5 in respect of a matter in favour of initiating, or continuing, proceedings under Chapter 3 in respect of that same matter.

(2) No proceedings shall be initiated under Chapter 3 in respect of a relevant ground which falls within paragraph (e) or (f) of the definition of “relevant ground”.

F38[(2A) Without prejudice to the generality of subsection (1), the MARA may, as it thinks fit in all the circumstances of the case—

(a) abandon proceedings initiated under Chapter 3 or 5 in respect of a matter in favour of initiating proceedings under Chapter 3A in respect of the same matter, or

(b) abandon proceedings initiated under Chapter 3A in respect of a matter in favour of initiating proceedings under Chapter 3 or 5 in respect of the same matter.]

F39[(3) A revocation under Chapter 3A, a suspension under Chapter 4A, or a revocation or suspension under Chapter 5, of a relevant authorisation may relate to a part only of the maritime usage the subject of the relevant authorisation and, in any such case, the other provisions of this Part shall, with all necessary modifications, be construed accordingly.]