Singapore legislation
Clause 22
Clause 22
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 shall give notice to the broadcasting licensee —
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 of section 24(1)(a) or any other default of the licensee) the compensation payable (if any) for any damage caused thereby; and
specifying the time (being not less than 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)
After receipt of any written representation referred to in subsection (2)(b), the Authority shall consider such representation and may —
reject the representation; or
amend the proposed modification or compensation payable in accordance with the representation, or otherwise,and, in either event, shall thereupon issue a direction in writing to the 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 the receipt by it of the direction, appeal to the Minister whose decision shall be final.
(5)
The Authority shall not enforce a direction given under subsection (3) —
during the period referred to in subsection (4); and
whilst the appeal of the licensee 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Authority within the time specified in subsection (2) or if any written representation made under that subsection is withdrawn, the Authority may forthwith carry out the modification as specified in the notice given under that subsection.