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The Telecommunications Act, 2023.

Central

An Act to amend and consolidate the law relating to development, expansion and operation of telecommunication services and telecommunication networks; assignment of spectrum; and for matters connected therewith or incidental thereto.

Act number
44 of 2023
Ministry
Ministry of Communications
Department
Department of Telecommunications
Enacted
24 Dec 2023

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62 sections

  1. Section 1Short title, extent and commencement.
  2. Section 2Definitions.
  3. Section 3Authorisation.
  4. Section 4Assignment of spectrum.
  5. Section 5Re-farming and harmonisation.
  6. Section 6Technologically neutral use of spectrum.
  7. Section 7Optimal utilisation of spectrum.
  8. Section 8Establishment of monitoring and enforcement mechanism.
  9. Section 9No refund of fees.
  10. Section 10Definition of terms used in this Chapter.
  11. Section 11Right of way for telecommunication network in public property.
  12. Section 12Right of way for telecommunication network on property not covered under section 11.
  13. Section 13Non-discriminatory and non- exclusive grant of right of way.
  14. Section 14Telecommunication network distinct from property on which it is installed.
  15. Section 15Power of Central Government to establish common ducts and cable corridors.
  16. Section 16Removal, relocation or alteration of telecommunication network.
  17. Section 17Notice to facility provider.
  18. Section 18Dispute resolution relating to this Chapter.
  19. Section 19Power to notify standards.
  20. Section 20Provisions for public emergency or public safety.
  21. Section 21Measures for national security, etc.
  22. Section 22Protection of telecommunication network and telecommunication services.
  23. Section 23Power to give directions.
  24. Section 24Establishment of Digital Bharat Nidhi.
  25. Section 25Crediting of sum to Consolidated Fund of India.
  26. Section 26Administration of Digital Bharat Nidhi.
  27. Section 27Regulatory sandbox.
  28. Section 28Measures for users.
  29. Section 29Duty of users.
  30. Section 30Dispute resolution mechanism to redress user grievances.
  31. Section 31Definitions of terms used in this Chapter.
  32. Section 32Breach of terms and conditions of authorisation or assignment.
  33. Section 33Contraventions of Act.
  34. Section 34Voluntary undertaking for contraventions.
  35. Section 35Adjudicating Officer.
  36. Section 36Designated Appeals Committee.
  37. Section 37Process to be followed by Adjudicating Officer and Designated Appeals Committee.
  38. Section 38Enforcement.
  39. Section 39Appeals on matters relating to section 32.
  40. Section 40Appeals on matters relating to section 33.
  41. Section 41Jurisdiction of civil court barred.
  42. Section 42General provisions relating to offences.
  43. Section 43Power to search.
  44. Section 44Supply of information to authorised officers.
  45. Section 45Creation of security interests.
  46. Section 46Certification of person for operation of radio equipment on a vessel or aircraft.
  47. Section 47Certification for amateur station operator.
  48. Section 48Prohibition of use of equipment which blocks telecommunication.
  49. Section 49Penalties not to affect other liabilities.
  50. Section 50Act to apply for offence or contravention committed outside India.
  51. Section 51Protection of action taken in good faith.
  52. Section 52Consistency with other laws.
  53. Section 53Implementation of Act.
  54. Section 54Employee of authorised entity not to be compelled to appear as witness.
  55. Section 55Rights in Continental Shelf and Exclusive Economic Zone.
  56. Section 56Power of Central Government to make rules.
  57. Section 57Power of Central Government to amend Schedules.
  58. Section 58Power to remove difficulties.
  59. Section 59Amendment to Act 24 of 1997.
  60. Section 60Repeal of certain Acts and savings.
  61. Section 61Existing rules to continue.
  62. Section 62Validation of certain acts and indemnity.