The Telecom Regulatory Act was created by the Department of Telecom to oversee the working of the telecommunication sector and update it over time. The provisions of the act have been changed and modified as per the needs of the modern world, and these changes will come into effect in June 2024.
Read the article to learn more about the National Telecom Policy 2023, including detailed information on its sections.
Replacing Pre-existing Decrees
After the Telecom Regulatory Act 2023 comes into full force and effect, all earlier telecom regulations laid down in the Indian Telegraph Act of 1885, the Wireless Telegraphy Act of 1933, and a few others will be repealed. The new Telecom Act 2024 regulations consolidate all the decrees into one, reflecting the government’s aim to revamp its telecom laws.
Although the administrative allocation of spectrum, such as services provided via satellite, and the mechanism for decisions to be made by officials empowered by the Act telecom have not yet been determined, this may be part of the challenges the legislature will face in adapting to the new assembly.
Conclusion
The new Telecommunication law, as issued by the Department of Telecom, aims to improve the functioning of the existing system and make it much smoother and quicker. By balancing old laws with new laws, the government aims to strengthen security measures, protect people’s data, and overall, operate efficiently.
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