Electronic and Postal Communications (Tariffs)
G.N. No. 421 (contd)
services or content services under an agreement with
or pursuant to terms and conditions established by an
application or content service licensee;
“tariffs” means any charge, price, levy and underlying terms
and conditions imposed by electronic communication
or postal service licensee for the services provided;
“uncompetitive market” means market or market segment in
which there is no competition in the provision of
service or in which consumer choice of licensee or
service is either nonexistent, limited, impeded,
obstructed or constrained.
“Universal communication services” means a defined
minimum set of communications service of specified
quality which is available to all users independent of
their geographical location, and in the light of specific
national conditions, at affordable price
PART II
DETERMINATION OF TARIFFS
Tariffs to be
objective and
cost based
4.-(1) Every licensee shall set tariffs that are just and
reasonable.
(2)
Tariffs shall be cost oriented made on the
objective criteria.
(3)
The tariffs referred under this Part shall be
sufficiently clear as to enable the end-user to determine the
description of the service, the details relating to the nature of
the service, amounts and charges payable for such service.
(4)
Tariffs shall be non-discriminatory and shall
guarantee equal treatment.
(5) A licensee may provide promotion scheme or
special offer on tariffs and shall inform the Authority of any
such promotion scheme or offer available to customers.
(6)
A licensee shall provide accurate billing
information on tariffs and usage in order for customers to
verify whether or not they are billed correctly.
(7) A dominant licensee shall not apply tariffs that
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