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(4) The notice referred to in subsection (3) shall, in addition to stating the matters required by that subsection, state that representations and objections as regards the proposed recommendation may be made to the Broadcasting Authority during such period (being a period of not less than 28 days beginning on the date of the notice) as shall be specified in the notice (which representations and objections are hereby authorized to be made either orally or in writing). (Replaced 72 of 1988 s. 11).
(5) The Broadcasting Authority shall consider any recommendations submitted by the licensee and such further information and matter as it may consider necessary by reason of such representations.
(6) The Broadcasting Authority shall make recommendations to the Governor in Council.
16. Notice of intended revocation or non-renewal
and power to continue licence in force
(Amended 49 of 1987 s. 17)
(1) Where it is decided not to renew, or to revoke pursuant to section 14(1), a licence under this Ordinance, the Governor in Council shall cause notice in writing of the decision to be given to the licensee concerned, and-
(a) in case the decision is a decision not to renew a licence, the notice shall be given at least 18 months prior to the day on which the licence will expire; and
(b) in case the decision is a decision to revoke a licence, the decision shall come into effect on the day specified therein which shall be a day which is not earlier than the 60th day after the date of the decision. (Replaced 72 of 1988 s. 12)
(2) Where it is necessary for the due compliance with this section the Governor in Council may extend the term of any licence:
Provided that such extension shall not continue in force any exclusive right to broadcast.
17. Compulsory purchase of land, buildings, etc.
(1) Where
(a) notice is given under section 16; or
(b) a licence is or has been, or is to be, revoked under section 14(3), the Governor in Council may direct The Financial Secretary Incorporated to acquire by purchase any lands (including any interest in land), buildings, installations and equipment belonging to and used by the licensee for the purposes of his licence.
(2) Not less than 6 months nor more than 12 months after the giving of notice under section 16 or, where a licence is or has been, or is to be, revoked
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