(a)
already holds a licence or, directly or indirectly, controls or has an interest in
an organisation, association, company or corporate body which already
holds a licence;
(b)
is not a citizen of Mauritius or is not ordinarily resident in Mauritius;
(c)
is a member of a political party or is actively engaged in polities;
(d)
is a political party or association;
(e)
is a religious organisation or association;
(f)
is a local authority; or
(g)
has been adjudged bankrupt or declared insolvent or has been found
liable for defamation or sedition, or has been convicted for any offence
involving fraud or dishonesty;
(h)
is a company or body corporate –
(i)
formed, registered or incorporated in a foreign country; or
(ii)
20 percent or more of the shares of which are owned or controlled,
directly or indirectly, by a foreign national, company or body
corporate; or
(iii)
20 percent or more of the directors of which are foreign nationals; or
(iv)
20 percent or more of the shares of which are owned or controlled,
directly or indirectly, by an individual who, or by another company or
body corporate which, owns or controls, directly or indirectly, any
newspaper or magazine, or any printing press publishing such
newspaper or magazine.
Amended by [Act No. 20 of 2009]
(3A)
The Authority may grant a licence specified in item 2A of Part III of
the First Schedule to a company, notwithstanding that it does not
satisfy the requirements of subsection (3)(h)(ii), (iii) or (iv).
Added by [Act No. 20 of 2009]
(4)
On receipt of an application under subsection (1) the Authority, where it is satisfied
that segments of broadcasting frequency bands are available and will be allocated
to the applicant by the Mauritius Telecommunications Authority, shall