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India: Passed Indian Telecommunications Bill 2023 including consumer protection regulation

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Passed Indian Telecommunications Bill 2023 including consumer protection regulation

On 20 December 2023, the Telecommunications Bill 2023, including consumer protection regulation, was passed by the Lower House of Parliament. The Bill aims to establish one or more online dispute resolution mechanisms for resolving disputes between …

Scope

Policy Area
Consumer protection
Policy Instrument
User/subject right
Regulated Economic Activity
infrastructure provider: internet and telecom services, messaging service provider
Implementation Level
national
Government Branch
legislature
Government Body
parliament

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2022-09-21
in consultation

On 21 September 2022, India's Ministry of Communications released and opened a consultation on the …

2022-11-20
processing consultation

On 20 November 2022, India's Ministry of Communications closed its consultation on the draft Indian…

2023-12-18
under deliberation

On 18 December 2023, the Telecommunications Bill 2023, including consumer protection regulation, wa…

2023-12-20
under deliberation

On 20 December 2023, the Telecommunications Bill 2023, including consumer protection regulation, wa…

2023-12-21
adopted

On 21 December 2023, the Telecommunications Bill 2023, including consumer protection regulation, wa…

2023-12-24
adopted

On 24 December 2023, the Telecommunications Bill 2023, including consumer protection regulation, wa…