Section55
The Telecommunications Act, 2023

Rights in Continental Shelf and Exclusive Economic Zone

In force Act 44 of 2023 As on 19 Oct 2026

Act 44 of 2023 Ministry Communications Enacted 24 Dec 2023

Section 55 of the Telecommunications Act, 2023 deals with rights in Continental Shelf and Exclusive Economic Zone. The privilege of the Central Government to grant authorisations or assignment under this Act in the Continental Shelf and the Exclusive Economic Zone of India and the rights of an authorised entity or assignee, as the case may be, shall be subject to the Territorial Waters, Continental Shelf, Exclus The Act was enacted on 24 Dec 2023.

The privilege of the Central Government to grant authorisations or assignment under this Act in the Continental Shelf and the Exclusive Economic Zone of India and the rights of an authorised entity or assignee, as the case may be, shall be subject to the Territorial Waters, Continental Shelf, Exclusive Economic Zone and other Maritime Zones Act, 1976 (80 of 1976), and applicable international laws as accepted and ratified by India.

Section 55, The Telecommunications Act, 2023 (Act 44 of 2023).

Questions about Section 55

What does Section 55 of the Telecommunications Act deal with?

Section 55 of the Telecommunications Act is headed "Rights in Continental Shelf and Exclusive Economic Zone". The privilege of the Central Government to grant authorisations or assignment under this Act in the Continental Shelf and the Exclusive Economic Zone of India and the rights of an authorised entity or assignee, as the case may be, shall be subject to the Territorial Waters, Continental Shelf, Exclus

How do I find court cases under Section 55 of the Telecommunications Act?

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When was Section 55 of the Telecommunications Act enacted?

Section 55 of the Telecommunications Act, cited as Telecommunications Act 2023 55, 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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