27.—(1) The Authority may give directions to be observed by telecommunication licensees —
(a)
to ensure the reliability of the provision of any telecommunication service to the public;
(b)
to ensure the technical compatibility and safety of operation of any equipment or telecommunication system;
(c)
to ensure fair and efficient market conduct by telecommunication licensees;
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(ca)
to ensure the co-ordination and co-operation, on such terms as the Authority may specify, with any other person in the use or sharing of any installation, plant or system, or part thereof owned or used by the telecommunication licensee for the provision of any telecommunication service; or
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(d)
in the public interest.
(1A) The Authority may give directions to be observed by telecommunication licensees —
(a)
to ensure the reliability of the provision of any broadcasting service, the operation of which requires a telecommunication system, to the public;
(b)
to ensure the technical compatibility and safety of operation of any equipment or telecommunication system used for the provision of any broadcasting service;
(c)
to ensure fair and efficient market conduct by telecommunication licensees in relation to the use of telecommunication systems for the provision of broadcasting services;
(d)
to ensure the co-ordination and co-operation, on such terms as the Authority may specify, with any other person in the use or sharing of any installation, plant or system, or part thereof owned or used by the telecommunication licensee for the provision of any broadcasting service; or
(e)
in relation to the provision of any broadcasting service, the operation of which requires a telecommunication system, in the public interest.
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(2) A direction under subsection (1) or (1A) —
(a)
shall require the telecommunication licensee concerned (according to the circumstances of the case) to do, or to refrain from doing, such things as are specified in the direction, or as are of a description specified in the direction; and
(b)
shall take effect at such time (being the earliest practicable time) as is determined by or under that direction.
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(2A) The Authority may at any time vary, suspend or revoke the whole or any part of a direction under subsection (1) or (1A).
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(3) Before giving a direction to any telecommunication licensee under subsection (1) or (1A) or varying a direction under subsection (2A), the Authority shall, unless the Authority in respect of any particular direction considers that it is not practicable or desirable, give notice —
(a)
stating that the Authority proposes to make or vary the direction and setting out its effect; and
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(b)
specifying the time within which representations or objections to the proposed direction or variation may be made,
and shall consider any representations or objections which are duly made.
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(4) [Deleted by Act 10 of 2005 wef 16/02/2005]
(5) Every telecommunication licensee shall comply with every direction of the Authority given to the licensee under this section.