(b) promoting the creation of an open and competitive market in a non-discriminatory and transparent manner for communication networks and services, to ensure(i) full respect for the interests of users, as regards choice, price, quality and returns, (ii) the prevention of any distortion and restriction of competition in the information and communications sector, with due allowance for ongoing transitional regimes, (iii) encouragement of rational investment in the infrastructure, (iv) efficiency in the allocation and assignment of limited resources. (3) The Government shall take the necessary steps to guarantee the independence and transparency of policy and regulatory authorities through(a) clear, precise terms of reference for the authorities and decision making bodies in the sector as defined in this Act; (b) the creation of transparency mechanisms and the distribution of procedures for consultation with the sector players, giving interested parties an opportunity to bring forward their observations on proposed measures within a reasonable timeframe; (c) publication of annual reports of activities; and (d) the publication of all major decisions of Authority in the Gazette or in an official publication of the Authority or by any other relevant means. (4) The competent authorities responsible for 26