Department of Telecommunications Imposes Penalty on Bharti Airtel Over Subscriber Verification Norms
Bharti Airtel Limited has received a notice from the Department of Telecommunications (DoT), which resulted in a penalty being imposed for alleged violations related to subscriber verification norms. The DoT levied a penalty of Rs. 1,03,000 against the company following an audit conducted on its customer applications.The action was initiated after the Department of Telecommunications, specifically the Maharashtra LSA, found discrepancies concerning compliance with the License Agreement requirements for enrolling subscribers. The notice, received by the company on July 21, 2026 at IST 1718 Hrs, detailed that the Company must ensure adequate verification of customers before enrolling them as subscribers and adhere to instructions issued by DoT regarding this process.
The penalty stems from a Customer Application Form Audit (CAF Audit) conducted by DoT for May, 2026, which alleged violations of terms and conditions related to subscriber verification norms under the License Agreement. The maximum financial impact associated with this matter is the amount of the fine levied.
Bharti Airtel has taken action regarding the communication, opting not to contest the notice and accepting the penalty imposed by the authority.
Key details of the administrative action are summarized below:
| Particular | Detail |
|---|---|
| Authority | The Department of Telecommunications (DoT), Maharashtra LSA |
| Violation Alleged | Failure to meet subscriber verification norms under License Agreement |
| Audit Period | May, 2026 |
| Penalty Imposed | Rs. 1,03,000 |
| Company Action Taken | Not contesting the notice and accepting the penalty |
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