Dual locking system with user controllable plate

A locking apparatus comprising:

• a primary locking mechanism comprising a combination mechanism;
• a secondary locking mechanism comprising a key mechanism comprising a key entrance hole;
• and
• a control plate configured to block access to the key entrance hole in a first, blocking position;
• wherein the combination mechanism is configured to control movement of the control plate by permitting movement of the control plate to a second, exposure position to expose the key entrance hole when the locking apparatus is opened by the combination mechanism;
• wherein the locking apparatus is a padlock comprising:
• a lock body;
• and
• a shackle,
• wherein a first, long leg of the shackle is retained inside the lock body and a second leg of the shackle can be released from the lock body from a first locked position to a second opened position by upward movement, when the padlock is opened by the combination mechanism or the key mechanism;
• wherein the control plate comprises at least one cut out section and a wall configured to block access to the key hole;
• and
• wherein when the control plate is in the first, blocking position, the long leg of the shackle is engaged with the control plate in a manner that prevents movement of the control plate.