Crediting of sum to Consolidated Fund of India
Section 25 of the Telecommunications Act, 2023 deals with crediting of sum to Consolidated Fund of India. The sums of money received towards the Digital Bharat Nidhi under section 24, shall first be credited to the Consolidated Fund of India, and the Central Government may, if Parliament by appropriation made by law in this behalf so provides, credit such proceeds to the Digital Bharat Nidhi from time t The Act was enacted on 24 Dec 2023.
The sums of money received towards the Digital Bharat Nidhi under section 24, shall first be credited to the Consolidated Fund of India, and the Central Government may, if Parliament by appropriation made by law in this behalf so provides, credit such proceeds to the Digital Bharat Nidhi from time to time for being utilised exclusively to meet any or all of the following objectives, namely:---
(a) support universal service through promoting access to and delivery of telecommunication services in underserved rural, remote and urban areas;
(b) support research and development of telecommunication services, technologies, and products;
(c) support pilot projects, consultancy assistance and advisory support towards provision of service under clause (a) of this section;
(d) support introduction of telecommunication services, technologies, and products.
Section 25, The Telecommunications Act, 2023 (Act 44 of 2023).
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Questions about Section 25
What does Section 25 of the Telecommunications Act deal with?
Section 25 of the Telecommunications Act is headed "Crediting of sum to Consolidated Fund of India". The sums of money received towards the Digital Bharat Nidhi under section 24, shall first be credited to the Consolidated Fund of India, and the Central Government may, if Parliament by appropriation made by law in this behalf so provides, credit such proceeds to the Digital Bharat Nidhi from time t
How do I find court cases under Section 25 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 25, section 25 Telecommunications Act 2023, section 25 of the Telecommunications Act. People searching for it also type telecommunications act no 25 of 1991. 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 25 of the Telecommunications Act, and has it changed?
Its own text turns on section 24 (Establishment of Digital Bharat Nidhi), so none of them can safely be read on its own. One instrument names it without being made under it, most recently Telecommunications (Administration of Digital Bharat Nidhi) Rules, 2024 (2024).
When was Section 25 of the Telecommunications Act enacted?
Section 25 of the Telecommunications Act, cited as Telecommunications Act 2023 25, 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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- 3. Authorisation452 words
- 20. Provisions for public emergency or public safety390 words
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