3) Following the written request to intervene, the Authority shall respond to the requesting party not later than ten (10) working days after receiving such request, whether it: a) Requires additional information from the parties involved before deciding whether to intervene or not; b) Has decided not to intervene and provide a written response with a justification for not intervening; or, c) Has decided to intervene in accordance with the procedures established in the Authority’s Dispute Resolution Directive. 4) Under no circumstances an interconnection shall be interrupted by either party while an interconnection dispute is being resolved. PART TEN COMPLIANCE AND ENFORCEMENT 25. Compliance The Authority shall monitor an Interconnection Provider’s and Interconnection Seeker’s compliance with the provisions of the Proclamation and this Directive. 26. Enforcement 1) Where the Authority, consistent with the provisions of this Directive, the Proclamation, and other instruments that the Authority may issue, determines that an Interconnection Provider or Interconnection Seeker has violated the provisions of this Directive, it shall impose remedies pursuant to Article 52 of the Proclamation that shall include fines or restitution. 2) Without prejudice to Sub-Article (1) of this Article, the Authority’s remedies and sanctions shall be guided by the Council of Ministers Regulation issued pursuant to Article 52(6) of the Proclamation that determines the types of infractions that would result in license revocation, suspension and other administrative measures and stipulate the penalties and the amount of fines to be paid. PART ELEVEN MISCELLANEOUS 27. Amendment The Authority, upon consultation with respective stakeholders, may, at any time it deems it necessary, and consistent with the Proclamation, amend this Directive. 28. Effective Date This Directive comes into force as of the 9th day of July 2021. DONE IN ADDIS ABABA, ON THE 9TH DAY OF JULY 2021 ENGINEER BALCHA REBA DIRECTOR GENERAL ETHIOPIAN COMMUNICATIONS AUTHORITY 14