Section 97: interconnection agreements.

(1) All interconnection agreements between licensees shall be in writing and shall comply with;
(a) this Act, the regulations and guidelines published from time to time by the Commission pursuant to this Act ; and
(b) the principles of neutrality, transparency, non-discrimination, fair competition, universal coverage, access to information, equality of access and equal terms and conditions.
(2) The terms and conditions of interconnection agreements shall primarily be agreed upon between the parties thereto and the Commission may intervene and make binding rulings at its instance or at the instance of either or both parties to the agreement:
(a) if the Commission determines that the agreement or any provision thereof is inconsistent with the provisions of this Act or its subsidiary legislation ; or
(b) in the event of a failure of consensus between the parties on specific issues or a delay in reaching such consensus ; or
(c) if the Commission considers it in the public interest for it to so intervene at its own instance and without any invitation from either or both parties to the agreement.