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Section 97. Publication of information regarding dealers and other persons in public interest

(1) Notwithstanding anything contained in sections 92, if the Commissioner is of the opinion that it is necessary or expedient in the public interest to publish or disclose the names of any dealers or other persons and any other particulars relating to any proceedings under this Act in respect of such dealers and persons, he may publish or disclose or cause to be published or disclosed such names and particulars in such manner as may be prescribed.

(2) No publication or disclosure under this section shall be made in relation to any tax levied or penalty imposed or interest levied or any conviction for any offence connected with any proceeding under this Act, until the time for presenting an appeal to the appropriate appellate authority has expired without an appeal having been presented or the appeal, if presented has been disposed of.