Electronic Communications Act, 2008
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(c) dismiss or refrain from hearing or determining a matter in
whole or in part if it appears that the matter or part of the
matter, is trivial or vexatious or that further proceedings are
not necessary or desirable in the public interest,
(d) in appropriate circumstances, order any party to pay the
reasonable costs and expenses of another party, including
the expenses of witnesses and fees of lawyers, in bringing
the matter before the Authority, and
(e) generally give directions and do anything that is necessary
or expedient for the hearing and determination of the matter.
Electronic Communications Tribunal
Establishment of the Electronic Communications Tribunal
88. There is established an appeal tribunal to be called the Electronic
Communications Tribunal which shall be convened on an ad-hoc basis
to consider appeals against
(a) decisions or orders made by the Authority or to review a
particular matter under a licence, this Act or Regulations,
and·
(b) decisions of the Dispute Resolution Committee of the
Authority.
Composition of the Tribunal
89. (1)' The members of the Tribunal shall be appointed by the chairperson of the Public Services Commission and shall consist of
(a) a chairperson who is either a retired Justice of the Superior
Court or a lawyer of at least fifteen years standing who has
experience in telecommunication law, policy, regulations or
arbitration, and
(b) two other members with knowledge of and experience in
the
electronic
communications
industry,
electronic
engineering, law, economics or business or public
administration.
(2) The Public Services Commission shall appoint a registrar and
other staff necessary for the smooth operations of the Tribunal.
(3) The expenses of the Tribunal shall be paid out of income derived
by the Authority and shall be part of the annual budget of the Authority.
Rules of procedure of the Tribunal
90. (1) The Board shall, within thirty days of the commencement of
this Act, prepare proposals for rules of procedure for the Tribunal.
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