Section 10: Determination of application

10. Determination of application (1) On receipt of an application for a licence, the Authority shall cause notice thereof to be published in the Gazette and in 2 daily newspapers. (2) Any person who wishes to object to an application shall, not later than 14 days after the last publication specified in subsection (1), lodge his objection in writing with the Authority, specifying the grounds of objection. (3) An authorised officer may— (a) request an applicant to furnish such additional information as may be required regarding the application; (b) visit or inspect at all reasonable times any premises, system or installation in respect of which an application is made; (c) consult such persons, including the Commissioner of Police, as it deems appropriate, on the fitness of the applicant to hold a licence under this Act. [Issue 1] P16 – 6 Revised Laws of Mauritius (4) The Authority may designate in writing any officer to act as an authorised officer. (5) In determining whether to grant, renew or vary a licence, the Authority shall have regard to— (a) any objection made under subsection (2); (b) whether the applicant is a fit and proper person to be granted a licence under this Act; (c) the promotion of healthy competition, the likelihood of unfair practices and how the interest of the consumer would be best served; (d) the public interest, public order and national security; (e) any agreement between Mauritius and any other State in relation to the postal service or courier service to be provided; (f) any international convention, to which Mauritius is a party, in the field of postal services; (g) any direction issued by the Minister.