Adopted Indian Telecommunications Bill 2023 including emergency communications powers
On 21 December 2023, the Telecommunications Bill 2023, including emergency communications powers, was adopted by the upper house of the Indian Parliament, the Rajya Sabha. The Bill aims to establish a system to respond to public emergencies and sit…
Scope
Policy Area
Content moderation
Policy Instrument
Content moderation authority governance
Regulated Economic Activity
infrastructure provider: internet and telecom services, messaging service provider
Implementation Level
national
Government Branch
executive
Government Body
central government
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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 emergency communications powers, w…
2023-12-20
under deliberation
On 20 December 2023, the Telecommunications Bill 2023, including emergency communications powers, w…
2023-12-21
adopted
On 21 December 2023, the Telecommunications Bill 2023, including emergency communications powers, w…
2023-12-24
adopted
On 24 December 2023, the Telecommunications Bill 2023, including emergency communications powers, w…