Telecommunications Ordinance Part 2 2-2 Section 5 Cap. 106 Part 2 Powers of Authority (Amended 17 of 2011 s. 28) 5-6. (Repealed 17 of 2011 s. 28) 6A. Powers of Authority (1) The Authority may do all things necessary to be done to perform its functions under this Ordinance. (2) The Secretary may issue written policy directions to the Authority pursuant to which the Authority is to carry out its functions and exercise its powers. (3) In exercising its powers under this Ordinance, the Authority when—  (Amended 17 of 2011 s. 28) (a) forming an opinion or making a determination, direction or decision under this Ordinance shall only do so on reasonable grounds and having regard to relevant considerations; (b) forming an opinion or making a determination, direction or decision under this Ordinance— (i) shall provide reasons in writing for it; (ii) shall not depart from guidelines issued under section 6D which are applicable to the subject matter of the opinion, determination, direction or decision, as the case may be, unless it has provided reasons in writing for the departure. Last updated date 14.12.2015