Postal Services Act · 2024 Revised Edition · Part · International Obligations and National Interests
46. System of universal service
Official textFrom Attorney General's Chambers, unchanged
The Authority may, with the approval of the Minister, determine a system to promote the widespread availability and usage of postal services throughout Brunei Darussalam in accordance with the following principles —
Authority
“Authority” means the Authority for Info-communications Technology Industry of Brunei Darussalam established by section 3 of the Authority for Info-communications Technology Industry of Brunei Darussalam Order, 2001;
the scope of universal service shall be clearly established and defined;
universal service
“universal service” means postal services, which include basic postal services, as the Authority may determine, to be provided to consumers throughout Brunei Darussalam;
the universal service shall be available to all persons in
Brunei Darussalam;
the universal service shall be accessible with sufficient access points to meet the needs of all consumers;
the universal service shall be available to all consumers under transparent, objective and non-discriminatory terms and conditions;
Postal Services
the security and confidentiality of postal articles shall be maintained;
the universal service shall be offered on a permanent basis without interruption except in cases of force majeure;
the universal service shall be provided at reasonable quality standards; and
the universal service shall be provided at affordable rates throughout Brunei Darussalam.
Terms defined in s 2
Authority
Defined · s 2“Authority” means the Authority for Info-communications Technology Industry of Brunei Darussalam established by section 3 of the Authority for Info-communications Technology Industry of Brunei Darussalam Order, 2001;
universal service
Defined · s 2“universal service” means postal services, which include basic postal services, as the Authority may determine, to be provided to consumers throughout Brunei Darussalam;