Dispute resolution relating to this Chapter
Section 18 of the Telecommunications Act, 2023 deals with dispute resolution relating to this Chapter. The District Magistrate, or any other authority as notified by the Central Government, within whose jurisdiction the property is situated, shall have the exclusive powers to resolve any disputes under this Chapter, except for disputes referred to under sub-section (2) of this section. The Act was enacted on 24 Dec 2023.
(1) The District Magistrate, or any other authority as notified by the Central Government, within whose jurisdiction the property is situated, shall have the exclusive powers to resolve any disputes under this Chapter, except for disputes referred to under sub-section (2) of this section.
(2) If any dispute arises relating to compensation under sub-section (6) of section 11, sub-section (2) and sub-section (4) of section 12, and sub-section (5) of section 17, it shall, on an application made for that purpose by either of the disputing parties to the District Judge within whose jurisdiction the property is situated, be determined by him.
(3) Every determination of a dispute by a District Magistrate or District Judge under this section, shall be final.
(4) Nothing in sub-section (3) shall affect the right of any person to recover by suit the whole or any part of any compensation paid by the facility provider, from the person who has received the same.
Section 18, The Telecommunications Act, 2023 (Act 44 of 2023).
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Questions about Section 18
What does Section 18 of the Telecommunications Act deal with?
Section 18 of the Telecommunications Act is headed "Dispute resolution relating to this Chapter". The District Magistrate, or any other authority as notified by the Central Government, within whose jurisdiction the property is situated, shall have the exclusive powers to resolve any disputes under this Chapter, except for disputes referred to under sub-section (2) of this section.
How do I find court cases under Section 18 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 18, section 18 Telecommunications Act 2023, section 18 of the Telecommunications Act. 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 18 of the Telecommunications Act, and has it changed?
Its own text turns on section 11 (Right of way for telecommunication network in public property), section 12 (Right of way for telecommunication network on property not covered under section 11), section 17 (Notice to facility provider), so none of them can safely be read on its own. 2 other provisions in this corpus refer back to it.
When was Section 18 of the Telecommunications Act enacted?
Section 18 of the Telecommunications Act, cited as Telecommunications Act 2023 18, was enacted on 24 Dec 2023 as Act 44 of 2023. It is in force as at the date shown on this page.
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