Tax & Penalty1 Aug 2026, 03:01 pm
Bharti Airtel Fined ₹1.14 Lakhs by DoT for Subscriber Verification Lapses
AI Summary
Bharti Airtel Limited has received a notice from the Department of Telecommunications (DoT), Madhya Pradesh LSA, imposing a penalty of ₹1,14,000. The penalty is for alleged violations of subscriber verification norms, identified during a Customer Application Form (CAF) Audit for May 2026. The DoT mandates strict adherence to customer verification procedures as per the license agreement. Bharti Airtel has decided not to contest the penalty and will pay the imposed amount. The company stated that the maximum financial impact is limited to the penalty levied.
Key Highlights
- Bharti Airtel fined ₹1.14 lakhs by DoT for subscriber verification issues.
- Penalty arises 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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