Tax & Penalty27 May 2026, 04:09 pm
Bharti Airtel Faces ₹1.57 Lakh Penalty for Subscriber Verification
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Bharti Airtel Ltd has received a notice from the Department of Telecommunications (DoT), Maharashtra LSA, imposing a penalty of ₹1,57,000 for alleged violations of subscriber verification norms. The DoT conducted a Customer Application Form Audit (CAF Audit) for March 2026 and found discrepancies related to subscriber verification under the License Agreement. Bharti Airtel has opted to pay the penalty and will not contest the decision, with the maximum financial impact limited to the penalty amount.
Key Highlights
- Bharti Airtel receives penalty notice from DoT for subscriber verification issues.
- The penalty imposed is ₹1,57,000 for alleged violation of norms.
- The violation was identified during a CAF Audit conducted by DoT for March 2026.
- Bharti Airtel will pay the penalty and not contest the decision.
- The financial impact is limited to the penalty amount.
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