Person prohibited from registration

(1) The following persons shall not qualify to apply for registration under section 20A of this Act– (a) a person under the age of 21 years; (b) a person convicted of a crime of violence within 3 years immediately preceding his application unless the person satisfies the Commissioner that a bullet proof vest is required for use in his employment or for some other special reasons; (c) a person who is unable to show reasonable ground for the possession of bullet proof vest; (d) a person who in the opinion of the Commissioner is not a fit and proper person to own or use a bullet proof vest. (2) A person aggrieved by the refusal of the Commissioner to grant a certificate of registration may, by petition in writing 30 to the Minister request that the Commissioner is directed to grant the certificate of registration and the Minister may– (a) approve the request and direct the Commissioner to grant the certificate of (b) decline to interfere with the decision of the Commissioner.