[CAP. 229 Telecommunications (5) 11 Before granting an Individual Licence, the PUC shall give notice:(a) stating that it proposes to grant an Individual Licence; (b) stating the reasons why it proposes to grant the Individual Licence; and (c) specifying the time (not being less than fourteen days from the date of publication of the notice) within which representations or objections with respect to the proposed licence may be made; and shall consider any representations or objections which are duly made and not withdrawn. (6) A notice under paragraph (4) above shall be given by publishing same in such manner as the PUC considers appropriate for bringing it to the attention of persons likely to be affected by the grant of the licence. (7) In deciding whether to approve an Individual Licence, the PUC shall take the following into account:- (8) (a) the matters set out in the application; (b) any submission received during the process of consultation as set out in paragraph (5) above; (c) criteria for granting a licence as set out in section 16 of the Act; (d) other relevant matters. The PUC shall notify the applicant in writing of its decision within THE SUBSIDIARY LAWS OF BELIZE [ ] Printed by the Government Printer, No. 1 Power Lane, Belmopan, by the authority of the Government of Belize. REVISED EDITION 2003