National Communication Act No. 24 CHAPTER XVIII MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS 92. Power to Issue Regulations. The Authority, with the approval of the Competent Minister, shall issue regulations to support effective implementation of this Act. 93. Transfer of Assets, Rights and Debts. All property, articles, rights and obligations and all resources and national communication assets of South Sudan shall vest in the Authority. 94. 95. Closure of Communication Equipment and Broadcasting Stations. (1) The Authority, in collaboration with other regulatory agencies shall have the powers to temporarily or permanently close-down any communication equipment or broadcasting station that is found to be operating in contravention of provisions of this Act. (2) In the event of a temporary closure of the communication equipment or broadcasting station, the Licensee shall not use any of its equipment or facility during the period of closure, but shall be required to take appropriate steps to correct the anomalies or discrepancies which led to temporary closure or seizure of its facilities or equipment within the time- period specified in the Order of temporary closure. (3) In the event of permanent closure, the Licensee shall not use its communication equipment or the broadcasting station and shall inform the Authority about the method of disposal of such equipment or station whether by transfer of ownership or disposal of it by other means as shall be approved by the Authority. Radio Operator Certificate. No person shall operate communication equipment within South Sudan or on board of any water vessel or aircraft registered in the South Sudan without a radio operator certificate issued by an authorised agency. 96. Confidentiality and Eavesdropping. (1) No person shall disclose or disseminate contents of any message or communication or open any material sent by post except in those cases as specifically provided for by this Act and applicable regulations. (2) Notwithstanding the provision of sub-section (1) of this section, no person shall break into, eavesdrop, or illegally monitor or hack into communications unless duly authorized by the Authority or permitted to do so by order of the Attorney General, Director of Public Prosecutions or by a court of competent jurisdiction. 44