Power to stop proceedings in certain cases

Before the commencement of any proceedings for the recovery of any fine, penalty or forfeiture under this Act, the Minister may, if he is satisfied that such fine, penalty or forfeiture was incurred without any intention of fraud, or that it is inexpedient to continue any proceedings which may have been commenced, direct that all proceedings or further proceedings as the case may be, shall be stopped as well with respect to the share of such fine, penalty, or forfeiture to which any officer or informer may be entitled as to the proportion payable into the Treasury for the use of the public. 50