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(8) Unless specifically ordered by the Authority, no pleadings: statements or discovery in addition to those
contemplated in subrules (I) to (7) are allowed in an informal or formal consumer complaint proceeding.
(9) A written record of complaint proceedings finalised in accordance with this rule, consists of:
(a)
a written consumer complaint;
(b)
the response of the telecommunication service provider against which the formal consumer
complaint was filed; and
(c)
associated affidavits, exhibits and other attachments.
Arbitration
23. (1) In any formal consumer complaint proceeding contemplated in rule 20, the parties may agree to a
binding or nonbinding arbitration of their dispute.
(2) The parties may submit their dispute for arbitration in accordance with the Arbitration Act, 1983 (Act No
12 of 1983).
(3) Within 30 days of issuance of the arbitrators decision in any nonbinding arbitration proceeding, any
party may request that the Authority schedule a formal hearing regarding their dispute which hearing is
governed by rule 46.
PART 6
NonConsumer Complaint Proceedings
Nonconsumer complaints
24. Any person or entity that is not a consumer within the meaning of the Act may file within one (1) month
from the date when the complainant first knew or should have known of the alleged violation, a complaint
with the Authority alleging violation of the Act the Rules a licence issued by the Authority or a tariff filed with
and approved by the Authority
Interconnection disputes
25. (1) the manner in which an interconnection dispute shall be submitted to the Authority is by submitting
(a)
A properly completed application form, similar to form LTA 6 as shown in the Schedule to
these Rules, from the submitting party wherein he or she requests the Authority to resolve
the dispute;
(b)
a brief statement of any issues as to which there is agreement;
(c)
a clear and concise statement of the issues that are disputed and require Authority action;
(d)
the position of the applicant; and
(e)
a statement of reasons in support thereof