49. Contraventions Every Licensee that fails to fulfill an obligation in this Directive or the National Numbering Plan, or any other numbering related obligation under the Proclamation, has committed a Contravention. 50. Enforcement 1) Where the Authority, consistent with the provisions of this Directive, the Proclamation, and other instruments that the Authority may issue, determines that a Licensee has violated the provisions of this Directive, it shall impose remedies pursuant to Article 52 of the Proclamation, that shall include: a) Fines or restitution; and/or, b) Refusing applications for Assignments. 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. 51. Factors in Applying Enforcement In considering the application of enforcement measures under Article 50 of this Directive, the Authority may take into account any failure to fulfill obligations that arise partly or wholly from the failure of another Licensee. 52. Amendment The Authority may, at any time, when it deems it necessary, amend this Directive by notifying all Licensees in advance and conducting a stakeholder consultation process in line with the provisions of the Proclamation. 53. Effective Date This Directive comes into force as of the 9th day of July 2021. DONE AT ADDIS ABABA ON THE 9TH DAY OF JULY 2021 ENGINEER BALCHA REBA DIRECTOR GENERAL ETHIOPIAN COMMUNICATIONS AUTHORITY 13