You can ask the High Court to look into your claim if an important document is lost or destroyed. This document is about transferring or mortgaging management rights for radio frequencies or a spectrum licence. The High Court will investigate your claim and make a decision.

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30: Certified copies of register to be evidence, or

"A certified copy of a record is proof that the details are correct and can be used in court."

32: Court may order registration of interest, or

"Court can help register your interest if you prove you're entitled to it"

Part 3Registration

31High Court may investigate cases of lost instruments

Where any instrument executed for the purpose of transferring or mortgaging management rights in relation to any radio frequencies, or granting or transferring or mortgaging any spectrum licence, is lost or destroyed before it is registered, the person claiming to be entitled to the interest by virtue of the lost instrument may make application to the High Court to have the person's claim investigated and declared.

Notes

Section 31: amended, on 12 October 2001, by section 54 of the Radiocommunications Amendment Act 2000 (2000 No 8).