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Regulator Regulation Requirements Link

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1. Department of Telecommunications The Section 3: To possess radio equipment, one must obtain authorisation
Telecommunications from the Central Government. The government sets the terms and
Act, 2023 conditions, which can vary for different types of equipment.
Exemptions may be granted in the public interest, and previous
exemptions under older laws remain valid unless changed.
2. Department of Telecommunications Section 4: Assignment of Spectrum
 Government Ownership: The Central Government owns and
assigns the spectrum, potentially using a National Frequency
Allocation Plan.
 Assignment Requirement: Using spectrum requires government
assignment.
 Terms and Conditions: The government sets terms for spectrum
assignment, including frequency, pricing, fees, duration, and
procedures.
 Auction Process: Spectrum is usually assigned through auctions,
except for cases listed in the First Schedule, which are assigned
administratively (without auction).
 Schedule Amendments: The government can amend the First
Schedule for public interest, government functions, or
technical/economic reasons, subject to parliamentary notification.
 Exemptions: The government can exempt specific uses from
assignment requirements for public interest or specific parameters.
 Continuity of Existing Exemptions: Existing exemptions under
older laws continue unless changed.
 Administrative Assignments: Spectrum assigned administratively
before the new law remains valid for five years or until its original
expiry.
 Auctioned Spectrum: Spectrum assigned through prior auctions
remains valid under original terms and conditions.