The Ministry of Communications on July 10, 2024, issued the Draft Telecommunications Right of Way Rules, 2024.
The following provisions have been stated:
• Scope:
o These rules apply to permissions for right of way for telecommunication networks.
o Any public entity shall exercise the powers under these rules upon an application made by any facility provider seeking the right of way for a telecommunication network.
o All applications, notifications, clarifications, permissions, objections or rejections under these rules, shall be made through the portal to the extent specified under these rules.
• Public entity to appoint nodal officer:
o Every public entity shall notify on the portal the officer (by designation) who shall be the nodal point for the purposes of these rules, within thirty calendar days of notification of these rules. Any replacement of such officer shall also be promptly notified on the portal.
• Validity of Permission:
o The permission granted to a facility provider for right of way under these rules shall be coterminous with the term of the authorisation for the underlying telecommunication network, unless such permission is terminated in accordance with these rules.
The objections or suggestions which may be received from any person with respect to said draft rules before the expiry of 30 days shall be taken into consideration by the Central Government.
The Objections or suggestions, if any, may be addressed to the Joint Secretary (Telecom), Department of Telecommunication, Ministry of Communication, Government of India, Sanchar Bhawan, 20, Ashoka Road, New Delhi-110001.
[Notification No G.S.R. 373(E)]
