CHAPTER 7 - OPERATION AND PROTECTION OF TELECOMMUNICATIONS NETWORKS AND LINES Part 1 – Operation of Networks Article (52) Governmental Entities shall, in accordance with their respective jurisdictions, grant all Licensees of Public Telecommunications Networks, without payment, rights to occupy and use Public Lands as well as rights of way, and rights of access to Public Lands so as to enable them to perform their activities as set out in their respective Licenses, including: 15 1- the construction of buildings and other installations; 2- the installation of equipment and apparatus; and 3- the establishment, extension, development, and maintenance of Public Telecommunications Networks including the laying and extension of ground and aerial cables and service lines. Article (53) The provisions of Article (52) of this Federal Law by Decree shall not apply to any Public Lands occupied by any of the Governmental Entities15 to be determined by a decision of the Board5. Article (54) A Licensee licensed to operate a Public Telecommunications Network, may after obtaining the approval of the Board5 in co-ordination with the relevant competent authority, remove or relocate a tree, group of trees or other vegetation if such tree, group of trees or vegetation: 1- obstructs the installation or maintenance of aerial wires by Licensees; 2- materially interferes with or obstructs any signals required to be emitted or received by the equipment or apparatus of a Licensee; or 3- prevents or interferes with a Licensee establishing, maintaining, developing or operating a Public Telecommunications Network, provided that such removal or relocation is necessary to enter Public Lands to carry out necessary works. 27