Section40
The Telecommunications Act, 2023

Appeals on matters relating to section 33

In force Act 44 of 2023 As on 18 Oct 2026

Act 44 of 2023 Ministry Communications Enacted 24 Dec 2023

Section 40 of the Telecommunications Act, 2023 deals with appeals on matters relating to section 33. Any person aggrieved by an order of the Designated Appeals Committee under section 36, in so far as it pertains to matters under section 33, may prefer an appeal to any civil court having jurisdiction over the matter. The Act was enacted on 24 Dec 2023.

Any person aggrieved by an order of the Designated Appeals Committee under section 36, in so far as it pertains to matters under section 33, may prefer an appeal to any civil court having jurisdiction over the matter.

Section 40, The Telecommunications Act, 2023 (Act 44 of 2023).

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Questions about Section 40

What does Section 40 of the Telecommunications Act deal with?

Section 40 of the Telecommunications Act is headed "Appeals on matters relating to section 33". Any person aggrieved by an order of the Designated Appeals Committee under section 36, in so far as it pertains to matters under section 33, may prefer an appeal to any civil court having jurisdiction over the matter.

How do I find court cases under Section 40 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 40, section 40 Telecommunications Act 2023, section 40 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 40 of the Telecommunications Act, and has it changed?

Its own text turns on section 33 (Contraventions of Act), section 36 (Designated Appeals Committee), so none of them can safely be read on its own.

When was Section 40 of the Telecommunications Act enacted?

Section 40 of the Telecommunications Act, cited as Telecommunications Act 2023 40, 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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