1[(n) makes unauthorized use of radio frequency spectrum where authorization from the board is
required,]
(2) Every offence specified in subsection (1) shall be punishable with imprisonment which may
extend to 1[three] years, or with fine which may extend to ten million rupees. or with both.
(3) Whosoever conspires to commit or attempts to commit or aids or abets the commission of any
offence punishable under this Act shall be liable to same punishment as is provided in subsection (2).
(4) Where the Court imposes fine under subsection (2), it may direct that whole or any part
thereof shall be paid to the person who has suffered any mental or monetary loss because of
commission of any offence specified in subsection (1).
(5) No Court shall take cognizance of any offence punishable under this Act except on a
complaint in writing by an officer authorized by the Authority or the Board.
(6) Where the accused is a Company registered under the Companies Ordinance, 1984, (XLVII of
1984), every Executive Director, Chief Executive, Principal Officer and Secretary of such Company
shall be liable to the punishment specified in subsection (2) and the summons for the trial of the case
shall be served on the Chief Executive, Principal Officer or the Secretary of that Company in
accordance with the provisions of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1898 (Act��V of 1898).
32. Warrants of search. (1) Where on information furnished by the Authority or Board, the
Court has reason to believe that any unlicensed telecommunication system, wireless telegraphy
apparatus or unapproved terminal 1[or unapproved crypto apparatus] shall beinserted; is being kept or
concealed or any unlicensed telecommunication service is provided, it may issue a search warrant;
and the person to whom each warrant is directed, may enter the premises, vessel, aircraft, or 2[or
place] where such telecommunication system, wireless telegraphy apparatus or terminal 2[or crypto
apparatus] is allegedly kept or concealed or unlicensed telecommunication service is provided 2[or
any licensed service is being used against the interest of national security and public safety] therefrom
carry out search and inspection thereof and seize such telecommunication system, wireless telegraph
apparatus or terminal 2[or crypto apparatus].
(2) Any telecommunication equipment, wireless telegraphy apparatus or terminal equipment
seized under subsection (1) having no ostensible owner shall vest to the Authority, or as the case
may be, the Board.
1 Omitted. added, subs & ins by Act II of 06, ss 1617
2 Ins and added by Act II of 06, ss 1718
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