15.Section 3 sets out the primary duty of the Commission, which is to exercise its functions in a manner best calculated to ensure the provision of a universal postal service. In pursuance of this duty it has power to require a person licensed to provide postal services under Part II of the Act (“a licence holder”) to provide a universal service or part of such a service. This is to be read with section 5 which sets out other duties of the Commission.
Commentary on Sections Part I Introductory Section 3: Duty of the Commission to ensure provision of a universal postal service