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where the Licensee fails to execute a decision of the Authority after expiration of a
period of thirty (30) days from the date of the notice of the requirement mentioned in
sub-section (b) of this subsection;

(d)

where the services rendered by the Licensee are determined to be below the required
standard upon verification by the Authority of the complaints lodged against the
Licensee;

(e)

where the Licensee has been given two warnings within a period of six consecutive
months without taking heed;

(f)

where there are necessary and exceptional reasons justifying cancellation as
determined by the Authority.

Consequences of Licence Cancellation.
(1)

(2)

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(c)

A person whose Licence for the establishment of a public communication network or
provision of communication services has been cancelled shall:
(a)

take immediate steps to notify the customers through the available public media;

(b)

not accept new subscriptions as of the date of cancellation of the Licence unless a
written waiver has been given by the Authority;

(c)

not dispose of communication or network equipment unless an express waiver has
been issued by the Authority;

(d)

return any deposits collected from subscribers in relation to the cancelled services;

(e)

not apply for any communication Licence until after the expiration of one year from
the date of cancellation.

A person whose licence for manufacturing or assembling communications equipment and
materials has been cancelled shall:
(a)

immediately disclose to the Authority the nature and amounts of current stock and,
unless expressly permitted by the Authority, shall not dispose of it; and

(b)

shall not dispose of the factory facilities or other equipment unless authorized to do
so by the Authority.

Delivery of Licence.
The Licensee or the person in possession of the Licence shall deliver it to the Authority immediately
upon its cancellation.

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