Key Details of Notice
Issuing Authority: Department of Telecommunications, Maharashtra LSA ('DoT')
Date of Receipt: November 3, 2026 at IST 1654 Hrs.
Nature of Notice: Notice imposing a penalty of ₹1,07,000 for alleged violation of subscriber verification norms under the License Agreement.
Background: In terms of License agreement, the Company is required to ensure adequate verification of customers before enrolling them as subscribers and comply with instructions issued by DoT. DoT conducts periodic Customer Application Form Audit ('CAF Audit') to confirm compliance with licensing terms and conditions.
Specific Violation: DoT conducted CAF Audit for August 2026 and alleged violation of terms and conditions with respect to subscriber verification norms under the License Agreement.
Financial Impact
The maximum financial impact is quantified to the extent of the penalty levied, which is ₹1,07,000.
Company Action
The Company has opted not to contest the penalty and will pay the imposed amount.