Interview

HP ushering in the digital printing revolution ...

While talking to ITVAR NEWS, Puneet Chadha, Dir
Read More >

READ All

Analysis

Cloud makes small business look big...

Rajesh Rege, Senior VP, Data center and Cloud b
Read More >

READ All

Schemes

Array Networks gets accolades at Frost & Sullivan ...

Array Networks Inc has been conferred with ' App
Read More >

READ All

COAI Endorses Sibal’s Stance on Guidelines for Penalizing Telecoms

Posted on August, Friday 05, 2011 By itVAR News Network

Email
Print
( 0 )

Kapil Sibal, Minister for Communications & IT, has emphasized to the Department (DoT) on the need to evolve scientific and non-discretionary guidelines for deciding penalty for violation of licence conditions and make the process as scientific as possible.

Rajan S Mathews, Director General COAI appreciated the Minister’s understanding and welcomed his guidance to the DoT to review the current process. In his statement Mathews said, “The Hon’ble Minister's advice to DOT, as being reported in media, on rational and scientific approach on imposing penalty on Telcos, is a welcome assurance. This reinstates the faith that the Government has in this industry which makes significant contribution to country's economy. The industry is reeling under a high cost burden, it will be unjustified if penalties are regularly imposed at the maximum levels without complete assessment of the issues and causes. Most of these issues may be beyond the operator’s control. We are confident that DoT, in

consultation with the industry, will frame guidelines that are rational, relevant and objective. This path breaking move will bring about much needed clarity and help strengthen the industry's confidence in the regulations.”

The telecos are not only responsible for ringing in the telecom revolution in the country but are playing a major role in the socio-economic development of the country and its people. The telecom companies are also coordinating and providing critical assistance in the national security related issues.

Discuss this Story

Add a Comment

Name (required)

Mail (will not be published) (required)

Phone

Website

Email Alert

Reload Image

Enter above Code *

"ITVAR News welcome comments that advance the story directly or with relevant information. We try to block comments that appear to be spam or use offensive language. If you see a comment that you believe is irrelevant or inappropriate, you can flag it to our editors by using the report abuse links. Views expressed in the comments do not represent those of IT VAR News or Techplus Media. We cannot be held responsible for error and authenticity of details associated with comments. IT VAR News does not endorse the products or its specifications."