27Conduct of monopoly provider investigations

27 Conduct of monopoly provider investigations

(1)  The Regulator is to conduct a monopoly provider investigation in accordance with a requirement provided under section 24 and the terms of reference.

(2)  [Section 27 Subsection (2) amended by No. 13 of 2015, s. 19, Applied:01 Jul 2015] [Section 27 Subsection (2) amended by No. 13 of 2015, s. 19, Applied:01 Jul 2015] Subject to this Act, the Regulator may conduct a monopoly provider investigation in such manner as the Regulator considers appropriate and, in particular, may at his or her discretion –

(a) receive written and oral submissions; and

(b) consult with any person; and

(c) hold hearings and seminars; and

(d) conduct workshops; and

(e) determine whether any person wishing to appear before the Regulator may be represented by another person.

(3)  [Section 27 Subsection (3) amended by No. 13 of 2015, s. 19, Applied:01 Jul 2015] [Section 27 Subsection (3) amended by No. 13 of 2015, s. 19, Applied:01 Jul 2015] In conducting a monopoly provider investigation, the Regulator is not bound by rules of evidence but may inform himself or herself of any matter in such manner the Regulator considers appropriate.