GEORICHCAT COMPANM LTD (APPELLANT) vs. NATIONAL COMMUNICATION AUTHORITY ACCRA (RESPONDENT)

PROF. DATE-BAH JSC (RETIRED): The Respondent granted the Appellant an FM broadcasting authorisation on 27th March 2012. The duration of the authorisation was five years. There was a provision in the authorisation that it was to be renewed at least three months before its expiry, if the holder so desired. The Respondent, by a letter dated 22nd February 2017 (Exhibit 2 attached to the Respondent's Statement of Case and a copy also attached to the Appellant's Statement of Case), reminded the Appellant that its authorisation was due to expire on 26th March 2017. The Appellant neglected to renew its authorisation and it duly expired on 26th March 2017. Subsequently, the Respondent wrote to the Appellant on 23rd June 2017 (Exhibit 3 attached to the Respondent's Statement of Case) pointing out that it had failed to renew its authorisation and was thus in breach of section 2(4) of the Electronic Communication Act, 2008 (Act 775). The letter gave notice to the Appellant that the Respondent woul...