d) a license granted ceases to be valid or expires; or
e) a new law or a binding international agreement on the Republic of
Rwanda that requires such revocation.
Article 14: Modification and Alteration of a License
a) The Regulatory Authority has the power to make modifications and/or
alterations to Signal Distribution Licenses subject to the following
conditions:
i. Any modification or alteration shall be carried out in an
objective and non-discriminatory manner;
ii. The requirement to comply with the provisions of any new
law which is relevant to the license;
iii. The requirement of any regulatory changes that are intended
to ensure equal opportunities and effective competition in
Digital Terrestrial Television markets in both rural and urban
areas;
iv. Adjusting to the changes necessitated by an existing market
conditions.
v. The requirements of any technological developments or
changes;
vi. The non-fulfillment of a license term by the licensee.
b) Licensees may apply to the Regulatory Authority for alteration of any
term of their license and the Regulatory Authority has the right to
effect such alterations if it considers it appropriate to do so, having
due regard to the provisions of the laws and regulations in force.
c) If any licensee is aggrieved by the decision of the Regulatory Authority,
it may refer the matter to the court of law.
Article 15: Cancellation, Suspension and Revocation of License
a) The Regulatory Authority may cancel the license of a licensee in part
or in full, if:
i. the Signal Distributor has repeatedly and seriously violated the
provisions of this regulation or any other law on broadcasting or
the license terms referred to in these regulations or in orders made
under it; or
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