The Telecommunications Act

The Telecommunications Act, 2023

Act Description

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 Sections

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

Note: For Reference only. Source: https://indiacode.gov.in/