National Communication Act No. 24 32. Licensing Procedures. (1) The Authority may invite applications for any new Licence or for any new services through the use of tender, auction procedures or direct applications as shall be prescribed inthe regulations issue under this Act, (2) The Authority shall specify methods of submitting applications for Licences according to type, nature or coverage of the services and number of providers needed for the provision of such service. (3) The regulations shall set forth the basis, criteria, technical conditions and necessary requirements for examining applications and offers for Licences and their review and evaluation. (4) When considering applications for Licences, the Authority shall take into account, the following: (a) fair competition; (b) security aspects; (c) technical, financial and managerial aspects relating to capacities of the applicants; (d) 33. 34. all agreements between South Sudan and other countries and between the Authority and local or external entities in connection with the communication sector. Amendment of Licence. (1) The Licensee shall not amend the Licence, once issued, without first obtaining the approval of the Authority, (2) The Authority may amend any of the conditions of the Licence, after issuance, in accordance with the procedures that is prescribed in the regulations, (3) Any party aggrieved by a decision of the Authority to amend any of the conditions of the Licence pursuant to the provisions of sub-section (2) of this section shall petition the Competent Minister whose decision on the matter shall be the final administrative decision on the matter. The party aggrieved, shall have the right of appeal to a competent court. Obligations of the Licensee. The Licensee shall comply with the following(1) Conditions of the Licence (2) Provisions of regional and international agreements (3) Provisions and regulations of International Telecommunication Union (ITU), Universal Postal Union (UPU), appendices and subsequent amendments. 22