National Communication Act No. 24
CHAPTER XVIII
MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS
92.
Power to Issue Regulations.
The Authority, with the approval of the Competent Minister, shall issue regulations to support
effective implementation of this Act.
93.
Transfer of Assets, Rights and Debts.
All property, articles, rights and obligations and all resources and national communication assets of
South Sudan shall vest in the Authority.
94.
95.
Closure of Communication Equipment and Broadcasting Stations.
(1)
The Authority, in collaboration with other regulatory agencies shall have the powers to
temporarily or permanently close-down any communication equipment or broadcasting
station that is found to be operating in contravention of provisions of this Act.
(2)
In the event of a temporary closure of the communication equipment or broadcasting station,
the Licensee shall not use any of its equipment or facility during the period of closure, but
shall be required to take appropriate steps to correct the anomalies or discrepancies which
led to temporary closure or seizure of its facilities or equipment within the time- period
specified in the Order of temporary closure.
(3)
In the event of permanent closure, the Licensee shall not use its communication equipment
or the broadcasting station and shall inform the Authority about the method of disposal of
such equipment or station whether by transfer of ownership or disposal of it by other means
as shall be approved by the Authority.
Radio Operator Certificate.
No person shall operate communication equipment within South Sudan or on board of any water
vessel or aircraft registered in the South Sudan without a radio operator certificate issued by an
authorised agency.
96.
Confidentiality and Eavesdropping.
(1)
No person shall disclose or disseminate contents of any message or communication or open
any material sent by post except in those cases as specifically provided for by this Act and
applicable regulations.
(2)
Notwithstanding the provision of sub-section (1) of this section, no person shall break into,
eavesdrop, or illegally monitor or hack into communications unless duly authorized by the
Authority or permitted to do so by order of the Attorney General, Director of Public
Prosecutions or by a court of competent jurisdiction.
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