National Communication Act No. 24

CHAPTER XV
DISPUTE RESOLUTION
86.

Disputes Resolution Mechanisms.
(1)

Licensing Agreements concluded between the Authority and Licensees shall specify the
mechanisms and procedures for resolving any disputes that might arise between the
Authority and the Licensees.

(2)

The Authority shall intervene to mediate disputes between Licensees as provided in the
regulations issued under this Act.

CHAPTER XVI
CONSTRUCTION, OPERATION AND PROTECTION
OF COMMUNICATION NETWORKS
87.

88.

89.

Construction and Operation.
(1)

The Licensee may construct and install any facility and may lay lines or cables to operate a
network within the scope of the submitted Business Plan and consistent with the terms and
conditions of the Licence issued by the Authority.

(2)

Notwithstanding the provision of sub-section (1) of this section, the Licensee shall obtain
authorization from the Authority or any person having the right over any affected property,
but in the event of a disagreement with the property owner, the Licensee may seek the
assistance of the Authority to help in mediating the dispute.

Protection and Safety.
(1)

The Authority and the Licensees shall endeavor to protect communication networks against
intrusion and vandalism and shall discourage and prevent practices that are disruptive,
unethical, malicious or contrary to established policies and regulations of the Authority.

(2)

For purposes of sub-section (1) of this section, the Authority may, in collaboration with the
Licenced entities, establish protection and safety facilities to protect communication
networks.

(3)

Licensees shall provide protection, technical security and safety for their facilities,
equipment and communication networks to ensure system efficiency and reliability.

Standards and Specifications.
The Licensee shall comply with the following requirements:
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