Act 1
Uganda Communications Act
2013
(2) A person may complain to the Commission against a breach
of fair competition by an operator.
(3) The Commission shall, if it appears that a breach of
competition has been committed, investigate the act or omission and
give written notice to the operator stating—
(a) that the Commission is investigating a possible breach of
fair competition;
(b) the reasons for the suspicion of a contravention or breach,
including any matter of facts or law which are relevant to
the investigation;
(c) further information required from the operator in order to
complete the investigation; and
(d) where appropriate, the steps to be taken in order to remedy
the breach.
(4) The operator may, within thirty days from the date of the
notice, make representations in response to the notice.
(5) Any person affected by the contravention or breach of fair
competition may make a representation to the Commission in relation
to the contravention or breach.
(6) The Commission shall, after considering any representations
of the operator or any other person, fix a date on which to make a
decision on the matter.
(7) The Commission may, upon satisfaction that an operator is
competing unfairly—
(a) order the operator to stop the unfair competition;
(b) require the operator to pay a fine not exceeding ten percent
of the annual turnover of the operator;
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