The Telecommunications Act, 2023.
Central · 2023
- S. 1Short title, extent and commencement.
- S. 2Definitions.
- S. 3Authorisation.
- S. 4Assignment of spectrum.
- S. 5Re-farming and harmonisation.
- S. 6Technologically neutral use of spectrum.
- S. 7Optimal utilisation of spectrum.
- S. 8Establishment of monitoring and enforcement mechanism.
- S. 9No refund of fees.
- S. 10Definition of terms used in this Chapter.
- S. 11Right of way for telecommunication network in public property.
- S. 12Right of way for telecommunication network on property not covered under section 11.
- S. 13Non-discriminatory and non- exclusive grant of right of way.
- S. 14Telecommunication network distinct from property on which it is installed.
- S. 15Power of Central Government to establish common ducts and cable corridors.
- S. 16Removal, relocation or alteration of telecommunication network.
- S. 17Notice to facility provider.
- S. 18Dispute resolution relating to this Chapter.
- S. 19Power to notify standards.
- S. 20Provisions for public emergency or public safety.
- S. 21Measures for national security, etc.
- S. 22Protection of telecommunication network and telecommunication services.
- S. 23Power to give directions.
- S. 24Establishment of Digital Bharat Nidhi.
- S. 25Crediting of sum to Consolidated Fund of India.
- S. 26Administration of Digital Bharat Nidhi.
- S. 27Regulatory sandbox.
- S. 28Measures for users.
- S. 29Duty of users.
- S. 30Dispute resolution mechanism to redress user grievances.
- S. 31Definitions of terms used in this Chapter.
- S. 32Breach of terms and conditions of authorisation or assignment.
- S. 33Contraventions of Act.
- S. 34Voluntary undertaking for contraventions.
- S. 35Adjudicating Officer.
- S. 36Designated Appeals Committee.
- S. 37Process to be followed by Adjudicating Officer and Designated Appeals Committee.
- S. 38Enforcement.
- S. 39Appeals on matters relating to section 32.
- S. 40Appeals on matters relating to section 33.
- S. 41Jurisdiction of civil court barred.
- S. 42General provisions relating to offences.
- S. 43Power to search.
- S. 44Supply of information to authorised officers.
- S. 45Creation of security interests.
- S. 46Certification of person for operation of radio equipment on a vessel or aircraft.
- S. 47Certification for amateur station operator.
- S. 48Prohibition of use of equipment which blocks telecommunication.
- S. 49Penalties not to affect other liabilities.
- S. 50Act to apply for offence or contravention committed outside India.
- S. 51Protection of action taken in good faith.
- S. 52Consistency with other laws.
- S. 53Implementation of Act.
- S. 54Employee of authorised entity not to be compelled to appear as witness.
- S. 55Rights in Continental Shelf and Exclusive Economic Zone.
- S. 56Power of Central Government to make rules.
- S. 57Power of Central Government to amend Schedules.
- S. 58Power to remove difficulties.
- S. 59Amendment to Act 24 of 1997.
- S. 60Repeal of certain Acts and savings.
- S. 61Existing rules to continue.
- S. 62Validation of certain acts and indemnity.