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Pradeep Kumar

23/10/21 09:25 AM IST

Telegraph Right of Way (Amendment) Rules, 2021

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The Central Government has notified the Indian Telegraph Right of Way (Amendment) Rules, 2021 on 21st October 2021

Details
  • It has been done to incorporate the provisions related to nominal one-time compensation and uniform procedure for establishment of Overground Telegraph Line in the Indian Telegraph Right of Way Rules, 2016.
  • The amount of one-time compensation for establishment of overground telegraph line will be maximum one thousand rupees per kilometre. Documentation for RoW application for overground telegraph line has been made simple.
  • Also, there will be no fee other than Administrative fee and Restoration charges for establishing, maintaining, working, repairing, transferring or shifting the underground and over ground telegraph infrastructure.
Significance
  • These amendments will ease Right of Way related permission procedures for establishment and augmentation of Digital Communications Infrastructure across the country.
  • With a robust pan India digital infrastructure, the digital divide between rural-urban and rich-poor will be bridged; e-governance and financial inclusion will be strengthened; doing business will be easy; information and communication needs of citizens and enterprises will be fulfilled; and ultimately the dream of India’s transition to a digitally empowered economy and society will be translated into reality.
Source: PIB

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