National Communication Act No. 24
National Communication Act, 2012
In accordance with the provisions of Article 86 (2) (3) read together with Article 55 (2) (3) (b) of the Transitional
Constitution of the Republic of South Sudan, 2011, the National Legislative Assembly, ratifies and promulgate the
following into law-
CHAPTER I
PRELIMINARY PROVISIONS
1.
Title and Commencement.
This Act shall be cited as “National Communication Act, 2012” and shall come into force on the
date of signature.
2.
Repeal and Saving.
Any existing legislation governing the subject of this Act is hereby repealed; provided that any
orders issued or regulations made thereunder, except to the extent they are cancelled by or are
otherwise inconsistent with provisions of this Act shall continue in force and effect until repealed
or amended by this Act.
3.
Purpose.
The purpose of this Act is to establish the Communication Authority and provide for its powers,
functions and duties, structures, composition, finances and other related matters.
4.
5.
Authority and Application.
(1)
This Act is drafted in accordance with the provisions of Schedule A (11) and (45) of the
Transitional Constitution of the Republic of South Sudan, 2011, which confers upon the
National Government, exclusive legislative and executive powers over postal services, Tele
communications and national information, publication and mass media.
(2)
This Act shall apply throughout the territory of South Sudan and extends to all persons
involved in the postal and communication sectors.
Interpretations.
In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires:
“Authority” means National Communication Authority established under Section (7) of this Act;
“Beneficiary” means any person who uses or benefits from communication services;
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