Administrative Proceedings. 1. Where administrative decisions which pertain to or affect the implementation and operation of this Agreement are taken by the competent authorities of the Government of a Party, the competent authorities shall, subject to the laws and regulations of the Party: (a) inform the applicant of the decision within a reasonable period of time after the submission of the application considered complete under the laws and regulations of the Party; and (b) provide, within a reasonable period of time, information concerning the status of the application, on request of the applicant. 2. Recognising the importance of administering its laws, regulations, administrative procedures, and administrative rulings of general application in a consistent, impartial and reasonable manner, each Party shall ensure, subject to its laws and regulations, that its competent authorities, prior to any final administrative decision which imposes obligations on or restricts rights of a person, provide that person with: (a) when the process is initiated, reasonable notice, including a description of the nature of the measure, specific provisions upon which such measure will be based, and the facts which may be a cause of taking such measure; and (b) a reasonable opportunity to present facts and arguments in support of the positions of such person, provided that time, the nature of the measure and the public interest permit.
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Samples: Economic Partnership Agreement, Economic Partnership Agreement, Economic Partnership Agreement
