Discretionary Licensing Blocks Market Entry

The Authority can refuse ICT business licenses based on undefined criteria like "public interest" or "public safety"—terms that lack objective standards and enable arbitrary decisions blocking market entry. The provision allows refusal for "failure to comply with a directive," creating circular reasoning where applicants may not know what directives apply before licensing. Combined with 41's extensive renewal grounds, this creates ongoing operational uncertainty throughout the business lifecycle, disproportionately burdening smaller businesses and startups with compliance costs and unpredictable licensing outcomes.