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Regulation 74

of Telecommunications (Radio-communication) Regulations

Regulation 74

Instructions to eliminate or reduce interference

Subregulation 1

Where the Authority determines that interference or disturbance to telecommunication equipment, stations, networks or systems is or may be caused by any particular electrical, electronic or radio-communication equipment, the Authority may, by notice in writing, direct the owner or user of that electrical, electronic or radio-communication equipment to do, at his own expense, any one or more of the following:

(a)

take suitable measures to eliminate or reduce the inter­ference or disturbance;

(b)

remedy a fault in or the improper operation of the equipment;

(c)

modify or alter the equipment; or

(d)

disconnect the equipment.

Subregulation 2

The Authority may require any action required to be taken under paragraph (1) to be effected within such period of time as the Authority may determine having regard to the circumstances of each case.

Subregulation 3

In addition to any action the Authority may take under this regulation, the Authority may —

(a)

by notice in writing, prohibit the installation or use of that electrical, electronic or radio-communication equipment unless and until the directions under paragraphs (1) and (2) are complied with; and

(b)

where it considers it necessary, seal or remove the equipment or any part thereof referred to in paragraph (1).