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Telecommunications Act 1991
264Representations concerning cancellation of permits
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##### 264 Representations concerning cancellation of permits
(1) Before cancelling a permit, AUSTEL:
(a) must give to the holder of the permit; and
(b) may give to such other persons as AUSTEL considers to have an interest in the permit;
a written notice:
(c) stating that it proposes to cancel the permit; and
(d) inviting each person to whom the notice is given to make representations to AUSTEL, within 21 days after receiving the notice, concerning the proposed cancellation.
(2) A person who receives such a notice may, within 21 days after receiving the notice, make such representations to AUSTEL.
(3) AUSTEL must give due consideration to any representations so made.
(4) If AUSTEL decides not to proceed with the cancellation, it must give to the holder of the permit written notice to that effect.
(5) Failure to comply strictly with subsection (1) does not affect the validity of the notice, or of a cancellation of a permit, if the requirements of that subsection are substantially complied with.