(1) The Commission may, from time to time, issue directions in writing to any person regarding the compliance or non-compliance of any licence conditions, and including but not limited to the remedy of a breach of a licence condition, and the provisions of this Act or its subsidiary legislation.

 

(2) Before issuing a direction under subsection (1), the Commission shall issue a notice in writing to the person specifying the nature of required compliance.

 

(3) The person shall be granted an opportunity to be heard or may submit a written submission within a reasonable time period specified in the notice on the reasons for his conduct or activity.

 

(4) After the expiry of the notice specified in subsection (3), the Commission shall take into consideration any reasons provided by the person before making a decision in relation to the relevant conduct or activity of the person.

 

(5) After due consideration of any reasons provided by the person, the Commission may issue a direction under subsection (1) requiring the person to take specified action directed towards ensuring that the person does not contravene or continue tocontravene any of the conditions of his licence and/or any of the provisions of this Act or its subsidiary legislation.

 

(6) The Commission shall give the person written notice of its direction as soon as practicable.

 

(7) The person shall comply with the direction issued by the Commission under subsection (6).

 

(8) A direction issued by the Commission under this Chapter shall be registered as soon as practicable.

 

(9) The direction shall be effective from the date of registration or such later date as the Commission may specify.

 

(10) The direction shall expire on such date as the Commission may specify in the written instrument or, if no date is specified, the direction shall be in operation until it is revoked.