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26 December, 2023
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Parliament passed the Telecommunications Act , 2023 to reform the country’s century-old telecom law.
About Telecommunication Act 2023
key provisions of the Bill?
About |
Description |
Aim |
To update and unify the existing laws on telecommunication services, networks, and spectrum. |
Replaces outdated laws |
It repeals the
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Regulate activities |
It amends the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) Act, 1997. |
Authorisation for telecom related activities |
Prior authorisation from the central government will be required to
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License authorisation |
Existing licences will continue to be valid for the period of their grant, or for 5 years, where the period is not specified. |
Power of interception |
Messages or a class of messages between two or more persons may be intercepted, monitored, or blocked on certain grounds such as
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Power to search |
An officer authorised by the government may search premises or vehicles for possession of unauthorised telecom network or equipment. |
Power to specify standards |
The central government may prescribe standards and assessments for telecom equipment, infrastructure, networks, and services. |
Right of way |
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Users protection |
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Appointments of TRAI |
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Digital Bharat Nidhi |
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Offences and penalties |
The Bill specifies various criminal and civil offences. |
Adjudication process |
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https://prsindia.org/billtrack/the-telecommunication-bill-2023
Bill say about national security?
Significance
Issues and Concerns
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