Bharti Airtel Receives Notice from Telecom Department Regarding Verification Norms Penalty
Bharti Airtel Ltd received a notice from the Department of Telecommunications concerning alleged violations of subscriber verification norms. The communication detailed a penalty imposing Rs. 1,04,000 for this alleged violation.The notice was received on April 07, 2026, at 1301 Hrs IST. The Department of Telecommunications, Maharashtra LSA ('DoT'), issued the notice.
According to the details provided, the core issue relates to the Company's requirement, under its License agreement, to ensure adequate verification of customers before enrolling them as subscribers and to comply with instructions issued by DoT regarding this process. The DoT conducted a periodic Customer Application Form Audit ('CAF Audit') to confirm adherence to these licensing terms and conditions.
The alleged violation pertains to terms and conditions related to subscriber verification norms under the License Agreement, stemming from a CAF Audit conducted by DoT for December, 2025.
The impact on the listed entity’s financial, operational, or other activities is quantified by the penalty levied. Regarding the action taken by the company concerning this communication, Bharti Airtel opted not to contest and agreed to pay the penalty.
The details of the received notice are summarized below:
| Sl. No. | Particular | Information/Remarks |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Name of the authority | The Department of Telecommunications, Maharashtra LSA ('DoT') |
| 2 | Nature and details of the action(s) taken or order(s) passed, including penalty imposed | Notice imposing a penalty of Rs. 1,04,000 for alleged violation of subscriber verification norms. |
| 3 | Date of receipt of direction or order, including any ad-interim or interim orders, or any other communication from the authority | April 07, 2026 at IST 1301 Hrs. |
| 4 | Brief summary of the material contents of the communication received, including reasons for receipt of the communication | In terms of License agreement, the Company is required to ensure adequate verification of customers before enrolling them as subscribers and comply with the instructions issued by DoT in this regard. DoT conducts periodic Customer Application Form Audit ('CAF Audit') to confirm compliance with the aforesaid licensing terms and conditions. |
| 5 | Details of the violation(s)/ contravention(s) committed or alleged to be committed and period for which it is applicable | Accordingly, DoT conducted CAF Audit for December, 2025 and has alleged violation of terms and conditions with respect to the subscriber verification norms under the License Agreement. |
| 6 | Impact on financial, operation or other activities of the listed entity, quantifiable in monetary terms to the extent possible | The maximum financial impact/implication is to the extent of the penalty levied. |
| 7 | Action(s) taken by listed company with respect to the communication | The company has opted not to contest and pay the penalty. |
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