Article 4.27 Relationship with Domestic Administrative Law

(a) (1) In matters falling within the domain, competences, and regulatory authority of the ICT, as established by law, charter, concession, or delegated instrument, the provisions of this Chapter shall prevail and govern the resolution of disputes.

(b) (2) Domestic administrative provisions of the host jurisdiction, related to the resolution of disputes, shall apply and prevail only to the extent that a matter falls outside the domain or competences of the ICT.

(c) (3) Where dispute resolution provisions of both this ICT Code and domestic administrative law are applicable, they shall be interpreted, to the extent reasonably possible, in a manner that is consistent and mutually supportive, giving effect to the principles and objectives of the ICT.

(d) (4) Nothing in this Chapter shall be construed as excluding the application of mandatory domestic law provisions that expressly apply to the ICT by law; however, no domestic administrative rule of general application shall apply so as to negate, frustrate, or materially undermine the operation of this ICT Code within its lawful domain.