with section 31.
(5)
In subsections (1) and (2) –
“repealed section 31” means the section 31 repealed by section 14(e) of
the Economic and Financial Measures (Miscellaneous Provisions) (No.2)
Act 2011.
Added by [Act No. 38 of 2011]
SECTION (1 – 9) BELOW SPENT AS PER LEXIS NEXIS
(1)
Every act done by, or in relation to, the Mauritius Telecommunication Authority
established under section 4 of the Telecommunications Act 1998 shall be deemed
to have been done, or commenced, as the case may be, by or in relation to the
Authority.
(2)
Notwithstanding subsection (1), every person who has before the commencement of
this Act been licensed under the Telecommunications Act 1998 for the operation of
a telecommunication network or service shall (a)
be deemed to be licensed for a period not exceeding 3 months after the
coming into operation of this Act, after which he shall surrender his licence
or authority granted to him; and
(b)
furnish to the Authority such further information as it may require concerning
his operation under that licence or authority.
(3)
Section 20(2) shall not apply to the first financial year of the Authority.
(4)
Notwithstanding section 24 and subject to subsection (9), no public operator or any
other person shall, in respect of the period commencing on the date of coming into
operation of this Act and not extending beyond 31 December 2002, supply or offer
to supply telecommunication services between places within Mauritius and places
outside Mauritius otherwise than in accordance with an interconnection agreement
with the Mauritius Telecom Ltd.
Amended by [Act No. 33 of 2002]
(5)
A person who uses or provides a service otherwise than specified in subsection (4)
shall commit an offence and shall be liable to a fine not exceeding 1,000,000
rupees and to imprisonment not exceeding 5 years.
(6)
The Court may, in addition to the penalty imposed under subsection (5), order
disconnection of any installation of apparatus used in the commission of the
offence.