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Vigilance Division
- ABOUT US
- VIGILANCE ORGANISATION SETUP
- FUNCTIONS OF CHIEF VIGILANCE OFFICER
- FUNCTIONS OF UNITS OF VIGILANCE WING
- VIGILANCE ANGLE
- HOW TO LODGE A COMPLAINT
- COMPLAINT HANDLING
- CONTACT US
- CIRCULARS/ORDERS
- IMPORTANT/RELATED LINKS:-
1. ABOUT US
Vigilance Wing caters to Vigilance functions in respect of officers/officials posted in Department of Telecommunications and its sub-ordinate offices / DoT officers deputed to other Departments & Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs) / Board level executives in PSUs under DoT, viz, Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited(BSNL), Mahanagar Telephone Nigam Limited (MTNL), Indian Telephone Industries Limited (ITI), Telecommunications Consultants India Limited (TCIL) , Bharat Broadband Network Limited (BBNL) and Autonomous body Centre for Development of Telematics (C-DOT). The cases related to above PSUs & other organizations under DoT are mainly processed through the Chief Vigilance Officers of the respective organizations.
The Vigilance Wing in Department of Telecommunications (DoT) is headed by a full time Chief Vigilance Officer (CVO) of the rank of Joint Secretary. The present CVO Shri Amitabh Gautam, is an officer of Indian Forest Service. He is assisted by Directors/Deputy Secretary and a group of vigilance officers/staff.
2. VIGILANCE ORGANISATION SETUP
3. FUNCTIONS OF CHIEF VIGILANCE OFFICER (CVO)
The broad functions of Chief Vigilance Officer are:
- Scrutiny of complaints having vigilance angle.
- Direct investigation/inquiry of complaints having vigilance angle pertaining to Department of Telecommunications & various field offices of DoT.
- Investigation /enquiry of the complaints having vigilance angle through the vigilance units of the respective PSU/Autonomous bodies under the administrative control of the Department.
- Seeking advice from CVC on the cases having vigilance angle.
- Extend assistance/ liaison with CBI / Lokpal/ Police &other agencies in the investigation of cases.
- Examination of the self-contained notes/ SP’s reports received from CBI and its follow up.
- Handling of prosecution sanctions pertaining to Vigilance cases.
- Issues concerning suspension and other departmental action in vigilance matters.
- Conduct departmental/disciplinary proceedings in vigilance matters, in respect of all employees, including retired employees, having disciplinary authority in DoT.
- Coordination with CVC, UPSC, DoPT, CBI & other agencies on vigilance matters.
- Ratification of major penalties in respect of absorbed employees of BSNL.
- Handling and issue of orders in appeal, review and revision petitions relating to vigilance matters.
- Issue of vigilance clearance including CVC clearance.
- Preparation and maintenance of Agreed list, Officers of Doubtful Integrity (ODI) list and necessary action thereon.
- Coordination with the Chief Vigilance Officers of other organizations under DoT on vigilance matters.
- Conduct review meetings with the Chief Vigilance Officers of the PSUs /other organizations under the administrative control of the Department of Telecommunications on Vigilance matters.
- Identification of sensitive areas and monitoring implementation of rotational transfer policy.
- Scrutiny of Annual Property Returns & Intimation of acquisition/disposal of property submitted by the officers of the Department.
- Monitor Review exercise under FR-56(j) by respective Cadre Controlling Authorities in the Department and the PSUs under the Department
- Coordination for organizing training/workshop on vigilance matters.
- Observance of Vigilance Awareness Week.
4. FUNCTIONS OF VARIOUS SECTIONS OF VIGILANCE WING
Vigilance Monitoring Section under Director (VM)
- Scrutiny & investigation of complaints/cases having vigilance angle, monitoring and examination of investigation reports submitted by the Vigilance units of the respective PSU/ other organizations under the administrative control of the DoT viz. BSNL, MTNL, ITI, TCIL, C-DoT and BBNL.
- Consultation with Central Vigilance Commission (CVC) for seeking advice in respect of the officers under the jurisdiction of the CVC.
- Acceptance of CVC advice and issue of order for initiation of disciplinary proceedings or other departmental actions
- Establishment and administrative matters of Vigilance unit.
- MIS, Computerization & software development work pertaining to vigilance wing.
- Coordination with CVC/ DoP&T for appointment of Chief Vigilance officers in the PSUs under DoT & other matters on Vigilance.
- Submission of monthly report to the CVC in respect of disposal of complaints, imposition of penalty etc.
- Coordination for conducting monthly review meetings with CVOs of all PSUs of DoT.
Vigilance Technical Section under Director (V.Tech)
- Investigation of complaints assigned and providing technical comments on various investigations.
- Handling Parliament Questions related with Technical Aspects.
- Organizing events for observance of Vigilance Awareness Week.
- Seeking first stage advice of Central Vigilance Commission in respect of departmental Investigation report pertaining to officers not absorbed in PSUs.
- Annual Report of Vigilance Work of DoT.
- Scrutiny of Annual Immovable Property Returns of DoT officials.
- Periodical/surprise inspection of Vigilance to different of units/office of the department.
Vigilance - I Section under Director (Vigilance-I)
- Prosecution & Departmental vigilance cases referred by the CBI and other investigating agencies.
- Consultation with the Central Vigilance Commission on the above matter.
- Preparation of list of Officers of Doubtful Integrity (ODI) and Agreed List.
- Handling cases for suspension and periodical review.
- Handling cases for grant of vigilance clearance.
- Interaction/co-ordination with CBI & other investigating agencies.
Vigilance - II Section (Group A) under Director (VA)
- Conduct of departmental disciplinary proceedings in respect of all Group 'A' officers of the Department of Telecom from the issue of charge sheet till the finalization of the proceedings.
- Consultation with the Central Vigilance Commission on the above matter.
- Consultation with the Union Public Service Commission wherever penalty is to be imposed.
- Disciplinary cases under Rule -9 of CCS (Pension) Rules, 1972 for Group 'A' officers.
- Handling all court cases of Group 'A' arising from the departmental disciplinary proceedings.
- Disciplinary proceedings under Rule-19 of CCS (CCA) Rules 1965 in conviction cases.
- Consultation with DoPT wherever required.
Vigilance - II Section (Group B) under Deputy Secretary (VB)
- Disciplinary cases under Rule 14, 16 & 19 of CCS (CCA) Rules, 1965 in respect of Group B officials who are not absorbed in BSNL/ MTNL.
- Disciplinary cases under Rule 9 of CCS (Pension) Rules, 1972 in respect of retired Group B officials who are not absorbed in BSNL/ MTNL
- Seeking UPSC advice in case of Group B retired officials before issuance of Final Orders to them.
- Ratification of penalty imposed on the employees absorbed in BSNL/ MTNL.
- Court cases in vigilance matters pertaining to Group B, C & D employees including retired officials.
- Vigilance clearance matter in respect of Group B officials sought by Vigilance-I Section.
Vigilance III Section under Director (VP)
- Handling/examination and issuance of order in respect of Appeals, Revision Petitions, Review Petitions and Mercy Petitions of all the officials of DOT.
- Examination /issue of clarifications in the matters relating to disciplinary proceedings after obtaining views of DoP&T if necessary.
- Examination of matters relating to Building Works in all the disciplinary cases.
- Handling of departmental disciplinary proceedings in respect of all Group 'C' & 'D' officers of the Department of Telecom from the issue of charge sheet till the finalization of the proceedings.
5. VIGILANCE ANGLE
Vigilance angle is obvious in the following acts: -
- Demanding and/or accepting gratification other than legal remuneration in respect of an official act or for using his influence with any other official.
- Obtaining valuable thing, without consideration or with inadequate consideration from a person with whom he has or likely to have official dealings or his subordinates have official dealings or where he can exert influence.
- Obtaining for himself or for any other person any valuable thing or pecuniary advantage by corrupt or illegal means or by abusing his position as a public servant.
- Possession of assets disproportionate to his known sources of income.
- Cases of misappropriation, forgery or cheating or other similar criminal offences.
6. HOW TO LODGE A COMPLAINT
Chief Vigilance Officer, Department of Telecommunications, Ministry of Communications, Room No. 901, Sanchar Bhavan,20 Ashoka Road, New Delhi-110 001 Tele No : +91 11 23372111 Fax : +91 11 23372115 Email:mailto:cvo-dot[at]gov[dot]in7. COMPLAINT HANDLING
The complaints received from various sources are scrutinized and depending upon the merit and after ascertaining veracity of the complainant, the complaints are investigated. The complaints pertaining to the DoT and its units and involving Board level executives of the PSUs under DoT are investigated directly by the DoT Vigilance, whereas the complaints pertaining to the PSUs are got investigated through the Vigilance unit of the respective PSUs.
The Investigation Reports are examined and sent to CVC along with specific recommendations of the competent authority for seeking first stage advice for the cases involving officers under jurisdiction of CVC. Disciplinary proceedings against the officers are initiated after acceptance of the CVC advice by the competent authority. In the case of unabsorbed suspected public servants (SPSs), the regular disciplinary proceedings are conducted in DoT Vigilance, whereas in case of absorbed SPSs, the proceedings are initiated by the respective PSUs as per the extant conduct rules.
Public Grievances
1. Grievance Redressal Mechanism in Telecom Services Sector
(a) The primary responsibility of addressing the grievances related to service, billing, quality of service, etc. lies with Telecom Service Providers (TSPs), which emanates from licensing terms and conditions. As per licensing conditions
“Any dispute, with regard to the provision of SERVICE shall be a matter only between the aggrieved party and the LICENSEE, who shall duly notify this to all before providing the SERVICE and in no case the LICENSOR shall bear any liability or responsibility in the matter.”
(b) In order to streamline the process of grievance redressal mechanism by the service providers, TRAI has issued “Telecom Complaint Redressal Regulations 2012”. Which is available on TRAI website. According to this, all TSPs should set up a Two Tier grievance redressal mechanism. The highlights of this mechanism are -
(i) Establishment of a Complaint Centre: Every service provider shall, establish a Complaint Centre for redressal of complaints and for addressing service requests of its consumers. Complaint Centre is accessible to its consumers through a toll-free “Consumer Care Number”. Every service provider shall also, establish a ‘Web Based Complaint Monitoring System’ to enable the consumers to monitor the status of their complaints. Every Complaint Centre shall, immediately on receipt of a complaint from a consumer, register such complaint and allot a unique number to be called the docket number.
(ii) Establishment of an Appellate Authority: Every service provider shall, establish an Appellate Authority in each of its licensed service areas to dispose of the appeals filed. Where a consumer is not satisfied with the redressal of his complaint by the Complaint Centre, or his complaint remains unaddressed or no intimation of redressal of the complaint is received within the period specified, such consumer may prefer an appeal to the Appellate Authority of the concerned service provider for redressal of his complaint.
(c) Accordingly all complainants have to approach to their service providers for redressal of their grievances through “Two Tier Institutionalized Grievances Redressal Mechanism” of the concerned Service Provider established by it under Telecom Consumer Complaint Redressal Regulations, 2012 (1 of 2012) of TRAI issued on 05th January 2012 and amendments thereto.
2. Public Grievance Cell in DoT
(a) However, in case a grievance is not redressed even after exhausting the procedure as prescribed above, an individual complainant without prejudice to his right to approach an appropriate Court of Law, may approach Public Grievance Cell of Department of Telecommunications (DoT), along with all documentary evidence(s) for non-redressal of his grievance at concerned Service Provider level.
(b) Complainants are advised to use an online platform, Centralised Public Grievance Redress and Monitoring System (CPGRAMS) web portal http://www.pgportal.gov.in for registering their grievance. Any grievance sent by e-mail may not be attended to/entertained
(c) The status of the grievance filed in CPGRAMS can be tracked with the unique registration ID provided at the time of registration of the complainant. CPGRAMS also provides appeal facility to the citizens if they are not satisfied with the resolution by the Grievance Officer.
(d) Issues which are not considered as grievances :
- RTI Matters
- Court related / Sub-judice matters
- Religious matters
- Suggestions
- Grievances of Government employees concerning their service matters including disciplinary proceedings etc. unless the aggrieved employee has already exhausted the prescribed channels keeping in view the DoPT OM No. 11013/08/2013-Estt.(A-III) dated 31.08.2015.
(e) The complaint so registered is forwarded to the concerned service provider / subordinate organization(s) and / or to the concerned unit in DoT with an advice to take appropriate action in the matter and to inform the complainant regarding the action taken towards the redressal of grievance.
(f) The grievance is to be redressed by concerned service provider/ concerned forwarded organizations only. PG Cell of DoT acts only as a facilitator in the redressal process and is not vested with any powers to penalize the service provider for not redressing the grievance to the satisfaction of the complainant or for delay in redressing the grievance.
(g) Contact details of Public Grievance Cell in DoT Public Grievances wing, Department of Telecom, Room No. 603, Mahanagar Doorsanchar Bhawan, Old Minto Road, J. L. Nehru Marg, New Delhi 110002 Phone No 011- 23221166, 1063 (Toll Free)
DOTEL/R/E/22/00955/1
1. As per the news story published in the news papers including Time of India dated 25.12.2022, some DoT officers are compulsory retired under Rule FR 56(J) and Rule 48 of CCS(Pension) Rules, 1972 (Copy attached). Provide details of the officers with their names, designations and place of posting.
2. Honorable Lokpal has passed order dated 14.11.2022 into my complaint against Mr Neeraj Agarwal, the then posted in Prasar Bharati on deputation as ADG AIR and DD Mumbai (Copy attached). Wherein Lokpal has passed directions in operative Para 20 of the order for various actions against him. Provide details of the action taken against him till date.
3. Mr Rajeev Singh, PGM, Finance, UP(W) Circle, BSNL, New Delhi who had resigned DoT (BSNL) and joined Prasar Bharati as Member(F) wef 09.04.2015 for a fix term of six years. His fix term had ended on 08.04.2021 (Copy attached). He had surrendered technical resignation from DoT (BSNL) which was duly accepted by the BSNL vide letter No. 1/4/2009/SEA-BSNL dated 23.04.2015. (1) Provide details of various retiral benefits paid to him after his resignation from DoT (BSNL) wef 23.04.2015. (2) Also provide date of his reinstatement in DoT(BSNL) after his end of term in Prasar Bharati as Member(F). (3) Also provide details of payments made to him after his reinstatement till date.
Forwarded vide letter No 33-02/2023-SEA-1 dated 01.02.2023.
DOTEL/R/2017/50218
I am an officer of Indian Telecom Services Group A (Staff no. 00386) superannuated on 30.6.2010 while working on deemed deputation as Chief General Manager, National Centre for Electronic Switching, Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited, New Delhi.
As my Reviewing Authority had recorded some snide remarks in my ACR for the year 2007-08, I had filed O.A. 3975/2011 that was disposed off on August 8, 2014 by the Honorable Central Administrative Tribunal. This was followed up R.A. no. 200/2014 disposed off on December 3, 2015 and C.P. no. 569/2016 disposed off on January 5, 2017 and my representation against entries in my ACR was disposed vide CS/Adv. (HRD)/CAT/OA.II/ 2011/St.No.386 on January 3, 2017
As provided under section 2(j) of the Right to Information Act 2005, I may be advised the date & time when I can inspect the following files relating to above and related documents/ records maintained by DOT (Department of Telecommunications, Government of India) with a view to take notes, extracts and certified copies of the relevant portion of the files/ documents/records-
1) File in which O.A. no. 3975/2011 was processed by DOT.
2) File in which R.A. no. 200/2014 was processed by DOT.
3) File in which C.P. no. 3569975/2016 was processed by DOT.
4) File no. CS/Adv.(HRD)/CAT/OA.II/2011/St.No.386 in which my representation against entries in ACR for the year 2007-08 was processed by DOT.
Right to Information
You may submit your RTI application HERE - RTI Portal
Link to DoT's RTI MIS Portal
Sr. No.
Information to be published in the website of D/o Telecommunication
Proposed action
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The particulars of its organisation, functions and duties
https://dot.gov.in/organizational-structure
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The powers and duties of its officers and employees
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The procedure followed in the decision making process, including channels of supervision and accountability
https://dot.gov.in/citizen-charter
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The norms set by it for the discharge of its functions
https://dot.gov.in/citizen-charter
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The rules, regulations, instructions, manuals and records, held by it or under its control or used by its employees for discharging its functions
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A statement of the categories of documents that are held by it or under its control
Reports and Statistics http://www.dot.gov.in/reports
Circulars and Notification http://www.dot.gov.in/circulars
Licenses to Telecom Services https://dot.gov.in/unified-licnse
LFP circulars https://dot.gov.in/lfp-circulars
Carrier Services https://dot.gov.in/carrier-services & https://dot.gov.in/journey-emf
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The particulars of any arrangement that exists for consultation with, or representation by, the members of the public in relation to the formulation of its policy or implementation thereof
Wherever the Act/Rules provide for consultation with Public, the same is hosted on Web-site of the Department inviting public responses
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A statement of the boards, councils, committees and other bodies consisting of two or more persons constituted as its part or for the purpose of its advice, and as to whether meetings of those boards, councils, committees and other bodies are open to the public, or the minutes of such meetings are accessible for public
(a) A Telephone Advisory Committee had been constituted in DoT and the function of TAC are as follows:
- TAC will work as interface between telephone consumers and BSNL/MTNL.
- Giving the public a confidence that their grievances are properly represented as well as redressed.
- Educate public/bring awareness among telephone consumers about the various services provided by BSNL/MTNL.
- To Suggest measures for efficiency.
Further details of the Telecom Advisory Committee can be accessed at the following link:
https://dot.gov.in/circular-and-notifications/2325
(b) The Telecom Commission was set up by the Government of India with administrative and financial powers of the Government of India to deal with various aspects of Telecommunications. The Government vide Gazette notification dated 22.10.2018, has re-designated the 'Telecom Commission' as the 'Digital Communications Commission'.
The Digital Communications Commission is responsible for:
Formulating the policy of Department of Telecommunication for approval of the Government
Preparing the budget for the Department of Telecommunication for each financial year and getting it approved by the Government.
Implementation of Government’s policy in all matters concerning telecommunication.
Further details of the same can be accessed at the following link:
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A directory of its officers and employees
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The monthly remuneration received by each of its officers and employees, including the system of compensation as provided in its regulations
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The budget allocated to each of its agency, indicating the particulars of all plans, proposed expenditures and reports on disbursements made
https://dot.gov.in/reports-statistic/2473
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The manner of execution of subsidy programmes, including the amounts allocated and the details of beneficiaries of such programmes
https://pli-telecom.udyamimitra.in/
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Particulars of recipients of concessions, permits or authorisations granted by it
https://pli-telecom.udyamimitra.in/
Service Telephone facility to DoT Employees
https://dot.gov.in/circular-and-notifications/2325
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Details in respect of the information, available to or held by it, reduced in an electronic form
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The particulars of facilities available to citizens for obtaining information, including the working hours of a library or reading room, if maintained for public use
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The names, designations and other particulars of the Public Information Officers
https://dot.gov.in/node/27965/
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Such other information as may be prescribed, and thereafter update these publications every year
(a) Transfer Policy & Transfer Orders
https://dot.gov.in/circular-and-notifications/2330
https://dot.gov.in/circular-and-notifications/2331
https://dot.gov.in/circular-and-notifications/2318
https://dot.gov.in/circular-and-notifications/2319
(b) Tours undertaken by Hon’ble Minister & officials of DoT
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(c) Details of Disciplinary Cases
https://dot.gov.in/sites/default/files/disciplinary cases.pdf
(d) Annual Report
https://dot.gov.in/reports-statistic/2471
(e) RTI Nodal Officer
Sh. S. Bandyopadhyay,
RTI Nodal Officer & Dir (Coord)
Department of Telecommunication
(f) RTI Transparency Officer
DDG (C&A)
Department of Telecommunication
(g) RTI Act, 2005
https://cic.gov.in/sites/default/files/RTI-Act_English.pdf
https://cic.gov.in/sites/default/files/rti-actinhindi.pdf
(h) RTI related notifications
https://cic.gov.in/rti-notifications
(i) Details of third party audit of voluntary disclosure
(a) Dates of audit carried out
(b) Report of the audit carried out
Third Party Audit Report for 2023-24
(j) CAG and PAC paras
There is one CAG para on Spectrum Management and Monitoring in Department of Telecommunications is pending in our department which contains 31 sub paras.
Out of 31 sub paras, 12 sub paras have been vetted by Audit and modified reply of 19 sub paras are under process at WPC Wing.
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Programmes to advance understanding of RTI (Section 26)
(i) Educational programmes
Workshops/Trainings/programmes/webinars, as and when conducted, are regularly attended by CPIO or other officers/officials of the Department.
(ii) Efforts to encourage public authority to participate in these programmes
All CPIOs and support staff are regularly encouraged to participate in such educational programmes and their participation is also monitored.
(iii) Training of CPIO/APIO
Training of CPIO/APIO is done through the training programmes organized by NICF, NTIRIT, ISTM and other such institutes.
DOTEL/R/2017/50380
I am an officer of Indian Telecom Services Group A (Staff no. 00386) superannuated on 30.6.2010 while working on deemed deputation as Chief General Manager, National Centre for Electronic Switching, Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited, New Delhi. This request is for seeking information under Right to Information Act 2005 regarding DOT letter no. CS/ADV(HRD)/APAR/2009-10/St.No.386 dated 19.7.2010 issued by Shri R.R. Tiwari, Director(Staff) and my rejoinder dated 27.10.2010 regarding three tier appraisal of APAR. Copies of both letters is annexed herewith to facilitate easy reference.
As provided under section 2(j) of the RTI Act, I may be advised the date & time when I can inspect the DOT files where above letters were processed and also related documents/ records of DOT with a view to take notes, extracts and certified copies of the relevant portion of the files/ documents/records.
DOTEL/R/E/23/00228/8
It is requested to provide duly certified
(1) four copies of DoT HQ letter / O.M. / Order (alongwith enclosures, if any) vide which Internal Committee was constituted in DoT
&
(2) four copies of DoT HQ letter / O.M. / Order (alongwith enclosures, if any) vide which Review Committee was constituted in DoT
related to premature retirement of DoT officers under clause(j) of rule 56 of the Fundamental Rules.
Satellite Services Division
About us:
The Satellite Division is entrusted with the role of coordinating all policy matters pertaining to SATCOM planning/operations/monitoring, introduction of new Satellite Technologies, Grant of satellite related licenses/ permissions, SATCOM network permissions and coordination etc.
Functional Structure:
This image shows the hierarchical structure of Satellite services. At the top of the diagram is a "Member," followed by the "Member DDG" role, with the "DDG Director" positioned beneath.
Broad Mandate & Functions:
a) SATCOM network permissions and coordination with Department of Space (DOS) on satellite policy related issues:
i. Granting in-principle approval of all satellite related networks involving new technology/ augmentation in existing networks by Inter Ministerial Committee for Satellite Network Clearance (IMCSNC). The committee examines the proposals for technical feasibility & compliance to TEC/ITU specifications. IMCSNC examines and clears proposals for new satellite network / type of satellite services including for VSAT, IFMC, UASL and NLD licenses.
This committee has members from DOS, Ministry of Information & Broadcasting (Mol&B), Wireless Planning & Coordination (WPC) and Network Operation & Control Center (NOCC). Satellite Division convenes the meetings and DDG (Satellite) chair the committee.
ii. Handling satellite-related subjects requiring specific knowledge & expertise; Representing DOT in SATCOM related committees in which DOS is the convener.
b) Grant of satellite related licenses/ permissions
Processing of applications, signing of License Agreement, Monitoring of VSAT services for their customer base, compliance to licensing conditions and technical requirements of TEC/ITU, issue of amendments, clarifications, merger & amalgamation cases, terms & conditions' violations cases and handling other related matters in respect of the following licenses:
i Commercial CUG VSAT service license
ii Captive CUG VSAT license
iii GMPCS license & Sui-Generis category license for provision & operation of satellite based services.
iv Satellite handset related matters.
c) Handling policy matters in DOT pertaining to SATCOM planning, operations & monitoring.
d) Coordinating for introduction of new Satellite Technologies & Systems.
e) Coordination pertaining to spectrum allocation, spectrum pricing & spectrum charging in respect of satellite services.
f) Assessing the satellite bandwidth demand for Satellite Communications.
g) Coordinating SATCOM bandwidth demand from 'Bharatnet', BSNL & other entities including USOF projects.
h) Participating in SATCOM related activities, relevant study group etc.
i) Handling subject matter(s) related to International Telecommunications Satellite Organization (ITSO), Intersputnik & International Mobile Satellite Organization (IMSO)
j) Remote area connectivity through SATCOM e.g. for A&N islands, Lakshadweep, North Eastern region etc.
k) Coordination in DOT regarding NavIC Navigation with Indian Constellation through Indian Regional Navigation Satellite System (IRNSS)
l) Coordinating with TEC on Interface Requirements for Satellite Systems and other SATCOM related matters.
m) Handle all related matters like court-cases, PQs, coordination with other departments /organizations pertaining to the subjects mentioned above.
n) All works related to Green Telecom/Sustainable telecommunications including the framing of new green telecommunication guidelines/policies.
Policy and Guidelines
A. How to Apply for Satellite related license(s)
1. Presently, the authorisations under Unified License that pertain directly to the satellite-related services are:
a) Commercial VSAT CUG
b) Global Mobile Personal Communication by Satellite (GMPCS).
2. The Applicant companies desirous of getting an Authorization under Unified License may refer to the detailed guidelines of Unified License available vide letter No. 20-577/2016-AS-I (Vol III) dated 17.01.2022
3. The applicant companies may submit the application form online on SARAL (Simplified Application for Registration and Licenses) SANCHAR Portal in the prescribed format. For ease of understanding, an illustration for indicative purpose has also been provided as appendix in the following table:
| S. No | Documents required | Detail | Sample Copy |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Application Forms in prescribed format | (a) Prescribed Application Forms to be submitted (b) All information of Application form to be filled | |
| 2. | Copy of Certificate of Incorporation along Articles of Association (AOA) and Memorandum of Association (MOA) | (a) Certificate of Incorporation alongwith complete copy (all pages) of AoA and MoA to be submitted. Each and every page to be certified by Company secretary/ Statutory Auditor and countersigned by Authorized Signatory of the company. (b) Provision of Satellite service should exist in main object clause of MoA | |
| 3 | Non Refundable Processing Fee | (a) Processing fee to be submitted preferably through SaralSanchar/Bharatkosh portal.. Alternatively, may be submitted through Demand Draft- payable at New Delhi in name of Pay and Accounts Officer Headquarter, DOT. (a) For Commercial VSAT CUG = Rs. 30 lacs (b) For GMPCS=Rs. 1.0 Cr |
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| 4 | Original Power of Attorney by resolution of board of Directors that the person signing the application is authorized signatory on stamp paper | (a) The Power of Attorney in favour of authorized signatory on a non-judicial stamp paper of Rs.100/-. To be given through Board Resolution. To be signed by a person other than in whose favour it is being given. It should bear the seal of the company. It should be notarized. It should have specimen signature of Authorized signatory. (b) A separate Board Resolution on company letterhead duly signed by board of Directors is also to be submitted. | |
| 5 | Details of Promoters/Partners/shareholder in the company | To be submitted on company letterhead and signed by Authorized Signatory as per para 7(a) of the application Form. Complete break up of 100% equity to be submitted. In case another company is having some shareholding in the applicant company, then complete breakup of shareholding of that company upto the ultimate beneficiaries also to be given. Further a diagrammatic representation of the flow of funds starting from the applicant and tracing back to the ultimate beneficiary need to be submitted. | 1. Download The file (308.86 KB) 2. Download The file (255.4 KB) 3. Declaration as per Press Note 3 (2020) of DPIIT dated 17.04.2020 4. Diagrammatic representation of flow of fund |
| 6 | Board resolution regarding appointment of statutory auditor along with specimen signature of CA | If Certificate of Incorporation, MoA, AoA and Equity certificate are certified by Statutory Auditor (CA), then a Board resolution on company letter head is to be submitted for appointment of statutory auditor along with specimen signature of CA. To be signed by authorised signatory. | |
| 7 | Registered office Address in the application form should be same as mentioned in Certificate of Incorporation. If Registered office has been changed, then a certified copy of Form INC-22 / Form 18 with GAR & Challan copy (to be certified from Company Secretary/ Statutory Auditor) is to be submitted. | ||
Disclaimer: The above is a simplified depiction of the documentation for ease of understanding. For more details, applicants may refer to UL guidelines /License & amendments issued time to time.
B. Apply for Captive VSAT CUG Network License
The applicant must be an Indian company registered under the Indian Companies Act, 1956/Government department/ Government organizations. The total composite foreign holding of the registered company shall be governed by Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) policy of the Government of India as announced by Department of Industrial Policy and Promotion from time to time. For complete details about terms and conditions of the license agreement, the applicants are advised to refer to a draft Captive VSAT CUG license document available on (link) and www.saralsanchar.gov.in.
Documents required
- Copy of Certificate of Registration
- Copy of Memorandum of Association
- Copy of Article of Association
- Copy of Agreement between the Indian Company and Foreign Partner(s), if applicable
- Copy of approval of Government of India for terms of Foreign collaboration or copy of application submitted to SIA/ Government in this regard with proof of submission
- Latest Income Tax Clearance/ Income Tax Return
- List of Telecom Service License(s) held by the company and its allied/ sister concerns/ partners/ equity holders/ promoters, if any, and their present status
- Resolution of Board of Directors/ other proof that the person signing the application is authorised signatory
- Brief write up of the proposed network & services along with schematic diagram
- Link Engineering for all types of carriers with approved satellite parameters
- Carrier Power & Bandwidth summary showing total space segment & satellite power requirements
- Clause-by-clause compliance to applicable TEC GR/ IR [TEC IR No.42012:2022]
- List of model & make of all the equipment proposed in the network along with their specifications/data sheets
- Exact locations of Hub/central site and tentative locations of other earth stations/ VSATs
Captive VSAT CUG License is applicable to install a VSAT - small-sized earth station used in the transmit/ receive of data, voice, and video signals over a satellite communication network, excluding broadcast television, for personal use, in remote and inaccessible locations (rural areas, ships, coastal regions, hills, etc) where there is limited or no terrestrial connectivity.
C. Apply for In-flight and Maritime Connectivity (IFMC) Service Authorization
A company can obtain IFMC Authorization to provide wireless voice or data or both type of telegraph messages on ships within Indian territorial waters and on aircraft within or above India or Indian territorial waters. The IFMC Service Provider so authorised may provide such services in geographical areas such as Exclusive Economic Zones (EEZ), High Seas, etc. in accordance with the rights granted to State under the international laws.
Eligibility:
(a) Applicant holds a license for access service or an ISP category A license; and
(b) holds an NLD license or a Commercial VSAT CUG service license, and has satellite gateway earth station within the service area of the license as specified in clause (a), in case connectivity through satellite is used.
(c) any Indian airlines company or foreign airlines company having permission to enter Indian airspace by the Directorate General of Civil Aviation;
(d) any Indian shipping company or foreign shipping company whose vessels or ships call Indian ports or transit Indian territorial waters and intend to carry out communication for non-GMDSS (Global Maritime Distress and Safety System) [routine] or for commercial purpose; and
(e) any company incorporated under the Companies Act, 2013 (18 of 2013) or under any previous company law.
For more details Gazette notification dated 14.12.2018 "Flight and Maritime Connectivity Rules, 2018", as modified from time to time, may be referred and also visit Saral Sanchar Portal.
DOTEL/R/2019/80322/1
Under RTI act 2005 kindly provide below-mentioned information
1 Under which Provision of CDA rules salary for Month of Feb 2019 is given to J&K Circle Kerela Circle Corporate office at Delhi and Odessa Circle only and not to other territorial or non-territorial Circle.
2 How many Officials on deputation from DoT are working in BSNL.
3 How much financial burden incurred due to 7th pay revision of Officials on deputation in BSNL.
4 How many officials on deputation from DoT is being paid salary for FEB 2019.
5 How many Officials were given sponsorship for Higher studies from the Year 2010 onwards.
6 how many officers on deputation from DoT and BSNL recruited given sponsorship from 2010 onwards.
7 total fee paid/Financial burden Incurred on BSNL along with Institute Name, Course Name.
8 IF any application forwarded to Higher authority through proper channel but no action taken by circle office and employee did not get any information even after expiration of 6 Month what are the actions which an official may take as per CDA rules/other provisions relevant in BSNL.
9 if an employee has spent more than 8 years in BSNL apply for sponsorship for MBA from TOP institute provide a procedure to get sponsorship and NOC well in time.
10 if an employee applies to get a NOC for any course a week before the last date and get NOC after 2 Months from the Last date who is responsible for such deliberated effort not to let the employees get the opportunity.
11 Despite several WIFI Vendors working with BSNL BSNL too launch own WIFI services and procured equipment provide cost of such equipment purchase and revenue earned from this project.
12 Total Number of BB customer in India, in Jan 2018 Total Number of BNG working in JAN 2018 Capacity of each BNG to cater subscribers in Mar 2018.
DOTEL/R/2018/50331/1
Kindly refer to the attached news report titled - DoT to states, J&K: Internet suspension shouldnt be first line of call - published on Greater Kashmir (April 16, 2018).
In the above, please provide the following information:
1. True copy of the advisory issued by the Department of Telecom to States on suspension of internet services.
2. Provide the list of States to which the advisory (referred at Query No. 1 above) was addressed.
3. True copy of the advisory issued by the Department of Telecom to District Magistrate on suspension of internet services.
4. Provide the list of District Magistrates to which the advisory (referred at Query No. 3 above) was addressed.