Bharti Airtel Fined for Subscriber Verification Norm Violations by Department of Telecommunications
Bharti Airtel Limited has been issued a notice by the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) imposing a substantial fine related to alleged violations of subscriber verification norms. The penalty relates to observations made during a Customer Application Form Audit conducted in March 2026.The action was taken after the DoT reviewed the company's compliance with its license agreement, which mandates adequate customer verification prior to enrolling subscribers. According to the details provided by the company, the notice detailing the violation and penalty was received on June 09, 2026.
A penalty amounting to Rs. 6,67,000 has been imposed by the DoT for the alleged non-compliance regarding subscriber verification norms under the License Agreement. This fine relates specifically to the CAF Audit conducted in March 2026. The financial impact of this matter is limited to the penalty levied.
The company stated that it has decided to pay the penalty rather than contest the charge from the Department of Telecommunications, concerning the violation of terms and conditions specified in the License Agreement.
Key details regarding the regulatory action are summarized below:
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Authority Issuing Notice | The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) |
| Penalty Imposed | Rs. 6,67,000 |
| Alleged Violation | Violation of subscriber verification norms under the License Agreement |
| Audit Period | March 2026 |
| Date of Receiving Notice | June 09, 2026 |
| Company Action Taken | Paid the penalty and opted not to contest |
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