Parliament Passes Telecommunication Bill That Seeks Increased Government Control Over Telecom Sector

Parliament Passes Telecommunication Bill That Seeks Increased Government Control Over Telecom Sector

Parliament on Thursday passed a bill that seeks to allow the government to temporarily take control of telecom services in the interest of national security, and provide a non-auction route for the allocation of satellite spectrum. The Telecommunications Bill, 2023, was approved by the Rajya Sabha through a voice vote….