Legal28 March 2026 at 08:31 am
Bharti Airtel Ltd Faces Rs. 1,74,000 Penalty for Subscriber Verification Norms Violation
AI Summary
Bharti Airtel Ltd, a Bharti Enterprise, has received a notice from the Department of Telecommunications, Madhya Pradesh LSA, imposing a penalty of Rs. 1,74,000 for alleged violation of subscriber verification norms. The notice was received on March 27, 2026, at IST 1815 Hrs. The violation was identified during a sample Customer Application Form Audit (CAF Audit) conducted by DoT for January 2026. The Company has opted not to contest and pay the penalty.
Key Highlights
- Bharti Airtel Ltd received a penalty notice from the Department of Telecommunications, Madhya Pradesh LSA.
- The penalty is imposed for alleged violation of subscriber verification norms.
- The penalty amount is Rs. 1,74,000.
- The violation was identified during a sample CAF Audit for January 2026.
- The Company has chosen not to contest the penalty and will pay the amount.