Section 27, The Independent Media Commission Act, 2000. [Margin: Short title.]

(1) The Commission may refuse an application for the registration of a newspaper or magazine if the application— (i) contravenes any provision of this Act; or (ii) contains any false particulars. (2) Before the Commission refuses an application for the registration of a newspaper or magazine, it shall — (a) inform the applicant in writing of its intention to refuse the application stating the grounds of the refusal; and (b) give the applicant or any legal practitioner representing him the opportunity to be heard. 34 No. 12 Independent Media Commission Act 2000 (3) Where, after a hearing under subsection (2) the Commission refuses to grant the application, it shall, by notice in writing inform the applicant of its decision. (4) An applicant who is aggrieved by the decision of the Commission in refusing to grant his application, may appeal to the High Court within thirty days of being notified under subsection (3) and the High Court shall within thirty days of the receipt of the appeal make a decision thereon. [Margin: Renewal of registration of newspapers and magazines.]