Tax & Penalty25 Aug 2026, 04:14 pm
Bharti Airtel fined ₹1.05 Lakh for Subscriber Verification Lapses
AI Summary
Bharti Airtel Limited has received a notice from the Department of Telecommunications (DoT), Uttar Pradesh (East) LSA, imposing a penalty of ₹1,05,000. The penalty is for alleged violation of subscriber verification norms, identified during a periodic Customer Application Form (CAF) Audit for June 2026. The DoT mandates strict verification of customers before enrollment. Bharti Airtel has decided not to contest the penalty and will pay the imposed amount. The maximum financial impact is limited to the penalty levied.
Key Highlights
- Bharti Airtel fined ₹1.05 Lakh by DoT for subscriber verification issues.
- Penalty stems from alleged violation of norms during CAF audit.
- Company will pay the penalty without contesting.
- Financial impact is limited to the penalty amount.
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