(1) Cabinet may by Order published in the Gazette provide a cross subsidy for the provision of a service in order to ensure that categories of households specified in the Order under subsection (2) have universal service. (Substituted by Act 3 of 2016)
(2) An Order pursuant to subsection (1) shall specify the categories of households who are beneficiaries to the cross subsidy and the precise extent of the cross subsidy. (Substituted by Act 3 of 2016)
(3) The Commission shall advise Cabinet on the determination of all aspects of the cross subsidy including the conditions under which it is to apply.
(4) The operation of any cross subsidy shall be reviewed not less than annually by the Commission which shall, as a result, make such recommendations to Cabinet as it deems, appropriate regarding the termination or continuation of, or any amendment to, the cross subsidy.
(5) Subject to subsection (1), Cabinet may by order in the Gazette terminate, continue or amend any existing cross subsidy.