Regulator Assesses Damages Without Court

The Authority can assess and award damages against ICT businesses in favor of third parties without judicial process—a quasi-judicial function that creates unpredictable financial liability. Combined with police-like investigative powers delegated under Act 30 and business restraint orders for license breaches, this establishes a cascading enforcement regime where regulatory violations trigger investigations, damage awards, and operational shutdowns without clear procedural safeguards or proportionality requirements. The lack of explicit notice, hearing, or appeal rights before damages are assessed undermines business certainty and investment confidence.