Powers and functions of the Authority

In addition to and without prejudice to the above, the Authority shall have the power:

(a) to issue and, or publish authorisations and binding instruments, howsoever named, whether addressed to the general public or to categories of persons or to a specific person or persons, as provided for by or under this Act:

Provided that where a binding instrument is issued and addressed to the general public, or to one or more categories of persons, the Authority shall issue such binding instrument in consultation with the Minister;

(b) to issue and, or publish reports, guidelines, policies and, or consultation papers as may be required, appropriate and, or opportune for the carrying into effect of the provisions of this Act and of any other regulatory instrument;

(c) to create or participate in the creation and operations of entities whose function shall be necessary, ancillary or conducive to the attainment of the functions and, or objectives of the Authority under this Act or regulations made thereunder;

(d) to request any kind of information from its authorised persons, applicants or any other person, as it may in its discretion consider necessary for the performance of its functions or the fulfilment of the objectives under this Act or any other law;

(e) to establish, impose and collect fees, contributions, administrative fines and other dues which it is empowered to impose and, or collect in terms of this Act or any other law;

(f) to collect gaming devices levy, gaming tax and other money which it is empowered to collect in terms of this Act or any other law; and

(g) to give such directions and impose such sanctions as it may consider necessary in connection with a breach of this Act or any other regulatory instrument or binding instrument:

Provided that any direction and, or sanction imposed in accordance with this paragraph, and any amendment or revocation thereof shall be in writing and shall state the reasons on which it is based, and shall be notified to the person concerned.