PART IV:
THE ROLE OF THE AUTHORITY
16. Dispute Resolution
16.1 The Authority has the power to intervene to resolve dispute at the
request of either party and to impose facility/infrastructure sharing
arrangements between operators after giving each and/or all of the
concerned parties a hearing.
16.2 The power of the Authority to intervene in disputes shall include the
right to request for and receive all such necessary information as may
be required to reach a decision.
16.3 The decision of the Authority, which shall be notified to the parties,
may be published in such a manner as the Authority may deem
appropriate.
16.4 In resolving disputes, the Authority will rely on its dispute resolution
procedures, processes and or mechanisms as may be in existence
from time to time.
17. Supportive Action
17.1 The Authority will from time to time arrange for the dissemination of
pertinent information on the subject of infrastructure sharing.
17.2 The Authority will use its mandate under the Act to further the
opportunities for infrastructure sharing, provided there is no risk of the
lessening of competition. In particular, the Authority will take action to
(a)
Encourage redevelopment of existing facilities amenable to
infrastructure sharing to increase their capacity.
(b)
Advise local and other Authorities on the adoption of schemes
which would encourage the sharing of infrastructure.
(c)
Support the development of the capability among operators to
deal with the issues of infrastructure sharing in a competent
way.
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