Bharti Airtel Limited Receives Notice of Penalty for Subscriber Verification Norms
Bharti Airtel Limited has confirmed receipt of a notice from the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) concerning compliance with subscriber verification norms. The notice imposes a penalty of Rs. 1,71,000 for alleged violations during a recent audit.The department conveyed the notice on May 29, 2026, at 1849 Hrs (IST). The communication, which was related to a periodic Customer Application Form Audit (CAF Audit), highlighted the need for the company to ensure adequate verification of customers before enrolling them as subscribers, as required under the license agreement.
The audit conducted by the DoT was specifically for the period of March 2026. During this review, the Department alleged violations regarding the subscriber verification norms stipulated under the License Agreement.
The financial and operational details of the communication are summarized below:
| Sl. No. | Detail | Content |
|---|---|---|
| Authority | Department of Telecommunications, Madhya Pradesh LSA (DoT) | |
| Action Taken | Notice imposing a penalty of Rs. 1,71,000 | |
| Date of Receipt | May 29, 2026 | |
| Violation Period | March 2026 |
Regarding the matter, the company stated that the maximum financial implication was limited to the penalty levied. Bharti Airtel Limited has opted to pay the penalty amount rather than contesting the notice.
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