THE PAKISTAN TELECOMMUNICATION (REORGANIZATION) ACT, 1996
CONTENTS
CHAPTER I
PRELIMINARY
1
Short title, extent and commencement.
2
Definitions.
CHAPTER II.
PAKISTAN TELECOMMUNICATION AUTHORITY
3
Establishment of pakistan Telecommunication Authority.
4
Functions of the Authority.
5
Powers of the Authority.
6
Responsibilities of the Authority.
7
Appeal and revision.
8
Powers of the Federal Government to issue policy directives.
9
Delegation of powers.
10
Appointment of employees.
11
Members and employees.
12
Budget statement.
13
Pakistan Telecommunication Authority Fund.
14
Maintenance of accounts.
15
Audit.
16
Authority to be deemed to be a local authority.
17
Liability of the Federal Government to be limited.
18
Submission of yearly reports, returns, etc.
19
Exemption from taxes.
CHAPTER III.
LICENSING
20
Licensing of telecommunication services.
21
Exclusive power of the Authority to grant licences.
22
Modification of licence conditions.
23
Issue of enforcement orders and penalties.
23 A
Fines and penalities to be credited to the Federal Consolidate Fund.
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