Singapore legislation

Section 10

of Broadcasting Act 1994

Section 10

Modification of broadcasting licence conditions

(1)

The Authority may modify the conditions of a broadcasting licence (other than a class licence) in accordance with this section.

(2)

Before making any modification to the conditions of a broadcasting licence under this section, the Authority must give notice to the broadcasting licensee —

(a)

stating that it proposes to make the modification in the manner specified in the notice and (except if the modification results from a contravention by the licensee as described in section 12(1)(a) or any other default of the licensee) the compensation payable (if any) for any damage caused by the modification; and

(b)

specifying the time (being at least 28 days from the date of service of notice on the licensee) within which written representations with respect to the proposed modification may be made.

(3)

Upon receiving any written representation mentioned in subsection (2)(b), the Authority must consider the representation and may —

(a)

reject the representation; or

(b)

amend the proposed modification or compensation payable in accordance with the representation, or otherwise,and, in either event, must thereupon issue a direction in writing to the broadcasting licensee requiring that effect be given to the proposed modification specified in the notice or to such modification as subsequently amended by the Authority within a reasonable time.

(4)

Any broadcasting licensee aggrieved by a decision of the Authority under subsection (3) may, within 14 days of receiving the direction, appeal to the Minister whose decision is final.

(5)

The Authority must not enforce a direction given under subsection (3) —

(a)

during the period mentioned in subsection (4); and

(b)

while the broadcasting licensee’s appeal is under consideration by the Minister.

(6)

If no written representation is received by the Authority within the time specified in subsection (2) or if any written representation made under that subsection is withdrawn, the Authority may immediately carry out the modification as specified in the notice given under that subsection.

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