DoT notice imposes Rs. 1,50,000 penalty over alleged subscriber verification lapses
A notice from the Department of Telecommunications (Madhya Pradesh LSA) imposes a penalty of Rs. 1,50,000 for alleged violation of subscriber verification norms, based on a CAF Audit for July 2026.
By ScoutQuest · · 1 min read
- Penalty Amount
- Rs. 1,50,000
- Issuing Authority
- Department of Telecommunications (Madhya Pradesh LSA)
- CAF Audit Period
- July 2026
What the company disclosed
- The company received a notice from the Department of Telecommunications, Madhya Pradesh LSA (DoT).
- The notice imposes a penalty of Rs. 1,50,000 for alleged violation of subscriber verification norms.
- The communication was received on October 13, 2026 at IST 1826 Hrs.
- The company has opted not to contest and to pay the penalty.
Why the notice was issued
Under the License Agreement, the company is required to ensure adequate verification of customers before enrolling them as subscribers, and to comply with the instructions issued by DoT in this regard. DoT conducts periodic Customer Application Form Audit (CAF Audit) to confirm compliance with these licensing terms and conditions. DoT conducted a CAF Audit for July, 2026 and has alleged violation of the terms and conditions with respect to the subscriber verification norms under the License Agreement.
What the company says about the impact
- The company states that the maximum financial impact or implication is to the extent of the penalty levied.
- The company states that its action in response is to not contest the notice and to pay the penalty.
How to read this
- This is a penalty notice from a telecom licensing authority, not a commercial or business update.
- The update puts the penalty at Rs. 1,50,000, and the company itself frames the maximum financial impact as limited to that amount.
- The company has chosen to pay rather than contest, which it has disclosed as its action taken on the communication.
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More numbers
- Penalty imposed by DoTRs. 1,50,000
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