Important Features of Telecommunication Bill 2023

Important Features of Telecommunication Bill 2023

1. Replaces the Indian Telegraph Act 1885, The wireless Telegraphy Act 1933 and The Telegraph Wires (Unlawful Possession) Act 1950.
2. Allows for the administrative allocation of spectrum for satellite broadband services.
3. Allows the Central Govt. to take over control and management of telecommunication services in the interest of national security or in the event of a war.
4. Allows Central/State Govt. to take temporary  possession of telecom services or networks in case of public emergency.
5.  Messages or a class of messages between two or more persons may be intercepted, monitored, or blocked on certain grounds.  Such actions must be necessary or expedient in the interest of public safety or public emergency, and must be in the interest of specified grounds which include: (i) security of the state, (ii) prevention of incitement of offences, or (iii) public order. 
6. Imprisonment of 3 years and fine of upto Rs.50 Lakhs for obtaining SIM by submitting forged/fake documents.