India’s Telecom Landscape Gets a Regulatory Boost: Draft Rules for Adjudication and Appeals

The Department of Telecommunication in India has proposed the Draft Telecommunications (Adjudication and Appeal) Rules, 2024 (“Draft Rules”), which aims to streamline the handling of complaints and non-compliance under the Telecommunication Act, 2023 (“Act”).

Key highlights:

– Clear Procedures: The Draft Rules establish a structured framework for investigating complaints and taking suo-moto actions against violations of the Act.

– Empowering Adjudicating Officers: Adjudicating Officers are granted powers to conduct inquiries and impose penalties, on the violators.

– Two-Tier Appeal Mechanism: An aggrieved party can appeal the Adjudicating Officer’s decision to the Designated Appeals Committee, and further appeals can be made to the Telecom Disputes Settlement and Appellate Tribunal or a civil court.

These Draft Rules, currently under public consultation, represent a significant step towards ensuring greater transparency and accountability in India’s telecommunications sector.

Read this article by Abhisshek Singlla and Prajjwal Sharma: https://lnkd.in/gry6ggwM

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