Bharti Airtel Receives Notice of Penalty from Department of Telecommunications for Verification Norm Violation
Bharti Airtel Limited has received a notice from the Department of Telecommunications (DoT), Uttar Pradesh (East) LSA, regarding alleged violations of subscriber verification norms under its License Agreement. The notice, dated May 14, 2026, imposes a penalty on the company.The communication stems from a Customer Application Form Audit (CAF Audit) conducted by the DoT for March, 2026. Under the terms of the License Agreement, the company is required to ensure adequate verification of customers before enrolling them as subscribers.
The key details of the communication, including the violation and penalty, are summarized below:
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Authority Issuing Notice | The Department of Telecommunications, Uttar Pradesh (East) LSA |
| Date of Order Receipt | May 14, 2026 at IST 1812 Hrs |
| Allegation | Violation of subscriber verification norms under the License Agreement |
| Audit Period | March, 2026 |
| Penalty Imposed | Rs. 1,06,000 |
| Estimated Financial Impact | Limited to the penalty levied amount |
The notice emphasized that compliance with adequate customer verification is mandatory as per the License Agreement, and the DoT conducts these periodic CAF Audits to confirm adherence to licensing terms.
Regarding the penalty, Bharti Airtel Limited has opted not to contest the notice and has stated it will pay the penalty.
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