(3)
A request under paragraph (1) shall be accompanied by the appropriate fee
specified in the First Schedule.
29.
(1)
The Competent authority shall, before taking a decision under section 23 of the
Act, consult the Controller and give the owner of the patent and any other
interested persons whose participation the Competent authority considers
necessary, not less than 21 days written notice to make such written
representations as they think fit.
(2)
The Competent authority may grant a hearing to the owner of the patent and any
interested person, where it is of the view that such a course of action will
facilitate its decision.
(3)
Where the Competent authority decides that the invention shall be exploited by a
Government agency or a third person, it shall state the terms and conditions of
exploitation and transmit its decision to the Controller.
(4)
The Controller shall record, publish and notify in writing the owner of the patent
and any interested person of the decision of the Competent authority.
(5)
Where the decision of the Competent authority has been reviewed by the
Supreme Court, the decision of the Court shall be recorded and published by the
Controller.
30.
(1)
Subject to payment of the appropriate fee specified in the First Schedule, a
request for a licence made under section 24(1) of the Act shall specify -
(a)
the grounds and the evidence upon which the request is based;
(b)
the name of the person and address against whom the request is made;
(c)
the name and address of the patent holder.
and