Parliament passes Telecommunications Bill 2023

The Parliament on Thursday passed the Telecommunications Bill, 2023, that seeks to allow the government to temporarily take control of telecom services in the interest of national security.

The Telecommunications Bill, 2023, was approved by the Rajya Sabha through a voice vote. On Wednesday, it was passed by the Lok Sabha following a short debate.

The Bill seeks to allow the government to temporarily take control of telecom services in the interest of national security, and provide a non-auction route for the allocation of satellite spectrum.