Measures for national security, etc
Section 21 of the Telecommunications Act, 2023 deals with measures for national security, etc. The Central Government may, if satisfied that it is necessary or expedient so to do, in the interest of national security, friendly relations with foreign States, or in the event of war, by notification take such measures as are necessary in the circumstances of the case, including issuing direction The Act was enacted on 24 Dec 2023.
The Central Government may, if satisfied that it is necessary or expedient so to do, in the interest of national security, friendly relations with foreign States, or in the event of war, by notification take such measures as are necessary in the circumstances of the case, including issuing directions in respect of the following, namely:—.
(a) use of telecommunication equipment, telecommunication services, telecommunication network and telecommunication identifiers;.
(b) standards applicable to manufacture, import and distribution of telecommunication equipment;.
(c) standards to be adopted by authorised entities or assignees;.
(d) procurement of telecommunication equipment and telecommunication services only from trusted sources;.
(e) suspension, removal or prohibition of the use of specified telecommunication equipment and telecommunication services from countries or person as may be notified; or.
(f) taking over the control and management of, or suspending the operation of, or entrusting any authority of the Central Government to manage any or all of any telecommunication services, or any telecommunication network or part thereof, connected with such telecommunication services.
Section 21, The Telecommunications Act, 2023 (Act 44 of 2023).
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Questions about Section 21
What does Section 21 of the Telecommunications Act deal with?
Section 21 of the Telecommunications Act is headed "Measures for national security, etc". The Central Government may, if satisfied that it is necessary or expedient so to do, in the interest of national security, friendly relations with foreign States, or in the event of war, by notification take such measures as are necessary in the circumstances of the case, including issuing direction
How do I find court cases under Section 21 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 21, section 21 Telecommunications Act 2023, section 21 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 21 of the Telecommunications Act, and has it changed?
1 other provision in this corpus refers back to it.
When was Section 21 of the Telecommunications Act enacted?
Section 21 of the Telecommunications Act, cited as Telecommunications Act 2023 21, 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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