Bharti Airtel Receives Penalty Notice from DoT Over Subscriber Verification Norms
Bharti Airtel Limited announced that it received a notice from the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) concerning alleged violations of subscriber verification norms, resulting in a significant penalty. The notice was received by the company on April 24, 2026.The Department of Telecommunications, Maharashtra LSA, initiated the action following a periodic Customer Application Form Audit (CAF Audit). Under the terms of the License agreement, the company is mandated to ensure adequate verification of customers before enrolling them as subscribers and to comply with all instructions issued by the DoT.
The DoT conducted the CAF Audit specifically for the period of February 2026 and alleged the violation of terms and conditions related to subscriber verification norms under the License Agreement.
The material details regarding the communication are summarized below:
| Detail | Description |
|---|---|
| Authority Name | The Department of Telecommunications, Maharashtra LSA (DoT) |
| Date of Direction/Order | April 24, 2026, at 1713 Hrs IST |
| Alleged Violation | Failure to ensure adequate verification of customers as per License Agreement terms |
| Penalty Imposed | Rs. 7,05,000 |
The notice stipulated that the maximum financial impact and implication for the listed entity is to the extent of the penalty levied. In response to the communication, Bharti Airtel Limited confirmed that the company has opted to pay the penalty rather than contesting it.
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