Power of Central Government to establish common ducts and cable corridors
Section 15 of the Telecommunications Act, 2023 deals with power of Central Government to establish common ducts and cable corridors. The Central Government may notify infrastructure projects or class of infrastructure projects, whether being developed by a public entity by itself, through a public private partnership or by any other person, that may require establishment of common ducts or conduits or cable corridors, for install The Act was enacted on 24 Dec 2023.
(1) The Central Government may notify infrastructure projects or class of infrastructure projects, whether being developed by a public entity by itself, through a public private partnership or by any other person, that may require establishment of common ducts or conduits or cable corridors, for installation of telecommunication network.
(2) The telecommunication network referred to in sub-section (1) shall be made available on open access basis to facility providers, subject to such terms and conditions, including fees and charges, as may be prescribed.
Section 15, The Telecommunications Act, 2023 (Act 44 of 2023).
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Questions about Section 15
What does Section 15 of the Telecommunications Act deal with?
Section 15 of the Telecommunications Act is headed "Power of Central Government to establish common ducts and cable corridors". The Central Government may notify infrastructure projects or class of infrastructure projects, whether being developed by a public entity by itself, through a public private partnership or by any other person, that may require establishment of common ducts or conduits or cable corridors, for install
How do I find court cases under Section 15 of the Telecommunications Act?
In judgments and charge sheets this section is written several ways, and each form finds a different set of orders. These search the full text of every order eCourtsIndia holds, best matches first: Telecommunications Act 2023 15, section 15 Telecommunications Act 2023, section 15 of the Telecommunications Act. People searching for it also type telecommunications act 1997 part 15. Each opens the full list of orders on eCourtsIndia, where it can be narrowed by court, year and outcome.
What should I read with Section 15 of the Telecommunications Act, and has it changed?
1 other provision in this corpus refers back to it. The rules and notifications made under it are where it actually bites, and there is one: most recently Telecommunications (Right of Way) Rules, 2024 (2024).
When was Section 15 of the Telecommunications Act enacted?
Section 15 of the Telecommunications Act, cited as Telecommunications Act 2023 15, was enacted on 24 Dec 2023 as Act 44 of 2023. It is in force as at the date shown on this page.
Other sections of this Act
- 56. Power of Central Government to make rules1016 words
- 59. Amendment to Act 24 of 1997827 words
- 2. Definitions497 words
- 42. General provisions relating to offences476 words
- 3. Authorisation452 words
- 20. Provisions for public emergency or public safety390 words
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