(1) The Minister may grant—
(a) an individual licence;
(b) a class licence;
(c) a frequency authorisation in respect of a licence; or
(d) a special licence.
(2) Where the Minister fails to grant to an applicant a licence or frequency authorisation he or she shall give that applicant his or her reasons for that decision in writing.
(3) The Minister, on receipt of a recommendation from ECTEL shall by notice published in the Gazette, specify the telecommunications networks and services that are subject to an individual licence, a class licence or a frequency authorisation.
(4) In the exercise of his or her powers the Minister shall consult with the Commission.
(5) The Minister shall wherever practicable in the exercise of his or her powers—
(a) adopt the form, document, process and subsidiary legislation as recommended by ECTEL; and
(b) implement policy and recommendations proposed by ECTEL.