<h1>Bharti Airtel Receives Notice from DoT Over Alleged Subscriber Verification Violation</h1>
Bharti Airtel Limited has received a notice from the Department of Telecommunications, imposing a penalty following an audit concerning subscriber verification norms. The action was initiated after the company's customer applications were reviewed during a routine Customer Application Form (CAF) Audit conducted by the Department.
The notice details an alleged violation of the License Agreement terms, specifically relating to adequate customer verification prior to enrolling subscribers. The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) issued the communication on August 6, 2026.
According to the received notification, the alleged contravention pertains to the subscriber verification norms for Quarter 4, 2025-26. For this compliance lapse, the DoT has imposed a penalty amounting to Rs. 1,00,000.
The financial implication of the notice is centered around this penalty amount levied by the authority.
A summary of the key details from the communication received by Bharti Airtel Limited is presented below:
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Authority Name | The Department of Telecommunications, Jammu & Kashmir LSA (DoT) |
| Nature of Action | Notice imposing a penalty of Rs. 1,00,000 for alleged violation of subscriber verification norms. |
| Date of Receipt | August 6, 2026 at IST 1502 Hrs. |
| Violation Period | Quarter 4, 2025-26 |
| Company Stance | The Company does not agree with the Notice and intends to take appropriate action for rectification or reversal. |
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