Official Gazette-Issue 41- Addendum - 23/7/2002 PART III Management of Radio Frequency Spectrum Article 15: Radio Frequency Spectrum 1) The Radio Frequency Spectrum is a public property and shall not be subject to sale; its leasing or licensing shall be subject to the provisions of the present Law. The TRA shall have exclusive authority to manage, allocate and monitor the use of Radio Frequencies Spectrum. 2) The TRA may develop an annual plan for the Allocation of Radio Frequencies used for commercial communications between Service Providers, radio and TV transmission and operations, and wireless telecommunications of public administrations and institutions as well as all other natural and legal Persons including amateurs. The use of Radio Frequencies for radio and TV transmission services shall be determined in consultation with the Ministry of Information, and the relevant administrations and councils according to the applicable laws and regulations. Any dispute in this respect shall be referred to the Council of Ministers for a ruling. 3) At the expense of the applying party, the TRA shall publish all applications for Licenses to use Radio Frequencies in the Official Gazette and two local newspapers. In the event any objection is filed, the TRA shall give the applicant one month to respond. The TRA shall issue an acceptance or a refusal of the application, explaining in its decision the material facts considered and the legal grounds for the decision. 4) The TRA shall have the right to alter the frequencies assigned under a License provided that the alteration does not influence the quality and effectiveness of the service. Prior notice shall be given at least three months before the implementation of such a decision. 5) The TRA may cancel a License without any compensation if the Radio Frequencies assigned in the License are not used for a period of six months during one calendar year. 12