Certification for amateur station operator
Section 47 of the Telecommunications Act, 2023 deals with certification for amateur station operator. The Central Government may by rules provide for the manner of certification of person to install and operate an amateur station and such rules may specify the qualifications and terms and conditions subject to which, a certification for operating an amateur station may be granted, including through The Act was enacted on 24 Dec 2023.
The Central Government may by rules provide for the manner of certification of person to install and operate an amateur station and such rules may specify the qualifications and terms and conditions subject to which, a certification for operating an amateur station may be granted, including through conduct of examinations for granting such certification, the fees and charges to be paid thereof, and other connected matters.
Explanation.—For the purposes of this section,
(a) “amateur services” means radio communication services for the purpose of self-training, intercommunication and technical investigations carried out by amateurs, that is, by duly authorised person interested in radio technique solely with a personal aim and without any pecuniary interest;
(b) “amateur station” means a radio station operated by an amateur for amateur services.
Section 47, The Telecommunications Act, 2023 (Act 44 of 2023).
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Questions about Section 47
What does Section 47 of the Telecommunications Act deal with?
Section 47 of the Telecommunications Act is headed "Certification for amateur station operator". The Central Government may by rules provide for the manner of certification of person to install and operate an amateur station and such rules may specify the qualifications and terms and conditions subject to which, a certification for operating an amateur station may be granted, including through
How do I find court cases under Section 47 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 47, section 47 Telecommunications Act 2023, section 47 of the Telecommunications Act. People searching for it also type telecommunications act chap 47 31. 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 47 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 (Amateur Services) Rules, 2024 (2024).
When was Section 47 of the Telecommunications Act enacted?
Section 47 of the Telecommunications Act, cited as Telecommunications Act 2023 47, 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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