(1) The Regulator shall not restrict or withdraw rights of use for radio spectrum or for numbering resources before the expiry of the period for which they were granted, except where justified, and, where applicable, in accordance with Schedule 1, and to relevant national provisions regarding compensation for the withdrawal of rights. The Regulator shall notify the holder of the rights of use of any decision to restrict or withdraw the rights.

(2) In line with the need to ensure the effective and efficient use of radio spectrum, or the implementation of the technical implementing measures adopted under Article 4 of the Radio Spectrum Decision, the Regulator may restrict or withdraw rights of use for radio spectrum, including the rights referred to in Regulation 31.

(3) The Regulator shall establish clearly defined procedures in advance for the restriction or withdrawal of rights of use in accordance with this Regulation and any restriction or withdrawal of rights shall follow the established procedures and be in accordance with the principles of proportionality and non-discrimination.

(4) Where the Regulator restricts or withdraws rights of use in accordance with this Regulation, the holders of the rights may, where appropriate, be compensated in accordance with law.