Oct 30, 2024

Staggered Enforcement of Telecommunications Act

The Department of Telecommunications (‘DoT’), by way of a Notification dated July 4, 2024, has notified July 5, 2024, as the date on which Sections 6 to 8, 48 and 59(b) of the Telecommunications Act, 2023 (‘2023 Act’) will come into force.

Further, by way of Notification dated September 17, 2024, the DoT has notified the Telecommunications Right of Way Rules, 2024 (‘RoW Rules’) under the 2023 Act. The RoW Rules regulate permissions for right of way over public and private properties and provides framework for maintenance of telecommunication network over such properties. The RoW Rules will come into force on January 1, 2025.

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