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Television

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(i) the Broadcasting Authority shall not suspend the licence unless and until it has given to the holder of the licence notice in writing stating that that authority has under consideration the suspension of the licence and the grounds upon which and any other reason why such suspension is being considered; and

(ii) the Broadcasting Authority shall consider any representation or objection made to it as regards the proposed suspension.

(b) The notice referred to in paragraph (a) shall, in addition to stating the matters required by that paragraph, state that representations and objections as regards the proposed suspension 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).

(4) In case the Broadcasting Authority suspends a licence under this section the holder of the licence may, within the period of 21 days beginning on the date of the suspension, appeal to the Governor in Council by way of petition against the suspension.

(5) Where a licence is suspended under this section the suspension shall not come into force before-

(a) in case such an appeal is not taken, the expiration of the period during which such an appeal may be taken; or

(b) in case such an appeal is taken, the appeal is either withdrawn or determined.

(Added 72 of 1988 s. 9)

14. Revocation of licence

(1) Where the Governor in Council considers that there may be cause for revoking a licence he may order the Broadcasting Authority to conduct an inquiry and submit recommendations concerning the revocation of the licence, and, after considering such recommendations and such other information, matter and advice as he may see fit, may revoke the licence. (Amended 49 of 1987 s. 17)

(2) The revocation of a licence under subsection (1) shall take effect subject to the notice required to be given under section 16.

(3) Notwithstanding subsections (1) and (2), the Governor in Council may at any time revoke a licence-

(a) for failure by the licensee to pay, within one month after payment thereof has been demanded, any royalty owing by him or to pay any financial penalty imposed on him under section 37;