Contraventions of Act
Section 33 of the Telecommunications Act, 2023 deals with contraventions of Act. The Adjudicating Officer shall, upon receipt of a complaint in such form, manner and accompanied by such fees as may be prescribed, relating to contravention of this Act as specified in the Third Schedule, or suo motu, conduct an inquiry under the provisions of this Chapter, pass an order in writing The Act was enacted on 24 Dec 2023.
(1) The Adjudicating Officer shall, upon receipt of a complaint in such form, manner and accompanied by such fees as may be prescribed, relating to contravention of this Act as specified in the Third Schedule, or suo motu, conduct an inquiry under the provisions of this Chapter, pass an order in writing specifying the civil penalty up to an amount as specified in the Third Schedule, payable by the person committing such contravention.
(2) The provisions of the Third Schedule shall apply to the abetment of, or attempt to commit, or conspiracy to commit such contravention, as they apply to such contravention.
Section 33, The Telecommunications Act, 2023 (Act 44 of 2023).
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Questions about Section 33
What does Section 33 of the Telecommunications Act deal with?
Section 33 of the Telecommunications Act is headed "Contraventions of Act". The Adjudicating Officer shall, upon receipt of a complaint in such form, manner and accompanied by such fees as may be prescribed, relating to contravention of this Act as specified in the Third Schedule, or suo motu, conduct an inquiry under the provisions of this Chapter, pass an order in writing
How do I find court cases under Section 33 of the Telecommunications Act?
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What should I read with Section 33 of the Telecommunications Act, and has it changed?
5 other provisions in this corpus refer back to it.
When was Section 33 of the Telecommunications Act enacted?
Section 33 of the Telecommunications Act, cited as Telecommunications Act 2023 33, was enacted on 24 Dec 2023 as Act 44 of 2023. It is in force as at the date shown on this page.
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