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CHAPTER IV COMPLAINT PROCEEDINGS
PART 4
Representations
Representations to the Authority
19, (1) Every person may make a representation orally or in writing to the Authority and such person shall
be responsible for the continuing truth, accuracy and completeness of information furnished in a pending
proceeding whether for licence, approval certification or registration
(2) When the information furnished in a pending proceeding is found to be no longer substantially accurate
and complete in all significant respects the person making the representation shall promptly and within 30
days, unless good cause is shown why it can’t be done furnish such additional or corrected information to
the Authority
(3) By affixing a signature to a pleading or paper filed with the Authority and/or by making any oral
representation in accordance with subrule (1), the signatory or orator attests that the contents of the
statements, pleadings or paper are not misleading, and are true and accurate in every respect, to the best
of the person’s knowledge, information and belief
PART 5
Consumer Complaint Proceedings
Consumer complaints
20, (1) In accordance with the provisions of section 61 of the Act any consumer may –
(a)
file a complaint, in writing, at the Authority against any person, classified as a licensee or
telecommunication service provider in accordance with the Act; or
(b)
agree to binding or nonbinding arbitration of their dispute in accordance with rule 23
(2)The manner in which a consumer complaint contemplated in subrule (1)(a), shall be filed is by –
(a)
submitting a properly completed form: similar to form LTA 5 shown in the Schedule to these
Rules at the office of the Authority
(b)
serving a copy of the complaint on the licensee and/or telecommunication service provider
against which the complaint is being filed
(3) The particulars that shall be stated on a complaint are –
(a)
the name: address telephone number and identification number of the consumer
complainant;
(b)
the name of the licensee and/or telecommunication service provider against which the
complaint is made;
(c)
a complete statement of the facts tending to show that such licensee and/or
telecommunication service operator or provider did or omitted to do anything in violation of
the Actor the telecommunication service operator’s or providers licence or tariff;