Bharti Airtel Penalized by DoT Over Alleged Subscriber Verification Violations
Bharti Airtel Limited has been imposed a penalty of Rs. 2,08,000 by the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) concerning alleged violations of subscriber verification norms under its license agreement. The action followed a Customer Application Form Audit (CAF Audit) conducted by the DoT for April 2026.The notice, received on June 16, 2026, relates to the Company's obligation under its License Agreement to ensure adequate verification of customers before enrolling them as subscribers and to comply with instructions issued by the DoT. The DoT conducts these periodic audits to confirm adherence to the licensing terms and conditions.
Bharti Airtel has opted to pay the levied penalty rather than contest the decision imposed by the regulatory body.
Details of the action taken by the Department of Telecommunications against the telecom operator are summarized below:
| Particular | Detail |
|---|---|
| Authority | The Department of Telecommunications, Karnataka LSA (DoT) |
| Nature of Action | Notice imposing a penalty for alleged violation of subscriber verification norms. |
| Date of Receipt | June 16, 2026 at IST 2250 Hrs. |
| Violation Alleged | Non-compliance with subscriber verification norms under the License Agreement during the April 2026 CAF Audit. |
| Financial Impact/Penalty | Rs. 2,08,000 |
| Company Action Taken | The company decided to pay and not contest the penalty. |
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