S.L. 499.76 Art. 5Decision on the granting of an authorisation.

(1) An application for authorisation in terms of these regulations shall be processed and decided by the Authority.

(2) Where authorisation is granted, the Authority shall provide the operator with a certified true copy of the authorisation for every autonomous small bus covered by such authorisation. Such true copy shall be kept at all times in the said autonomous small bus and shall be produced by the user-in-charge upon request by an officer of the Authority.

(3) The decision of the Authority shall be sent by registered post to the applicant at the address specified in the application.

(4) Where the Authority intends to refuse an application, it shall give the applicant notice in writing specifying the reasons for its intention to do so. Every notice of refusal shall state that the applicant has a right to make representations in writing to the Authority, within ten (10) days, giving reasons on the basis of which the application should not be refused. The Authority shall consider any representations so made before arriving at a final decision. The Authority shall notify in writing its final decision to the applicant.

(5) When an application is so refused by the Authority, the applicant may appeal to the Tribunal with respect to such decision within a period of thirty (30) days from the service of the refusal.

(6) The authorisation shall specify:

(a) the operator’s details;

(b) the vehicle identification number (VIN) of each autonomous small bus covered;

(c) the vehicle plates allotted by the Authority;

(d) the insurance policy details;

(e) the personal details of every user-in-charge;

(f) the personal details of every technical supervisor;

(g) the designated operating area;

(h) the authorisation shall not exceed a period of twelve (12) months, and it may be renewed at the discretion of the Authority;

(i) any other conditions that the Authority may prescribe at its own discretion.

(7) The authorisation shall not be transferable. Any changes to the autonomous small bus and, or any authorised person, shall require prior written approval by the Authority.