The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) on October 25, 2024, issued the Rating of Properties for Digital Connectivity Regulations, 2024.
The salient features of the regulations include following:
• A Rating platform, an information technology system and associated applications shall be set up or authorized by the TRAI for the purpose of managing rating of properties for digital connectivity as per provisions of the regulations The rating process shall be implemented through the rating platform only.
• Any entity fulfilling the eligibility criteria intending to commence activity as Digital Connectivity Rating Agency (DCRA) shall be empanelled by the Authority through registration on the rating platform.
• Property manager, who intends to apply for the rating of his/her property of minimum specified size, shall register on the rating platform, in such manner and format and upon payment of such fees, as may be specified by the Authority.
• The properties, for the purpose of rating for digital connectivity, are classified in the different categories namely- Residential, Government Properties, Commercial Establishments, Other private or public areas, Stadiums or Sport Arenas or spaces of frequent gathering and Transport corridors.
• The DCRA shall disclose the fee to be charged and other terms and conditions, if any, to the property manager and get their acceptance before commencement of any rating activity.
• The fees charged by DCRA shall be based on the category and classification of properties, the responsibility of DCRA under the provisions of these regulations, the complexity involved, the area of the property, etc.
These regulations shall apply to -
• Property Managers who intend to get their property, of minimum specified size, rated for digital connectivity, either voluntarily or under the provisions of applicable laws, rules or regulations.
• Digital Connectivity Rating Agency (DCRA), who may evaluate and award ratings for property under these regulations; and
• The service providers, who may enter an arrangement with the property manager for development or access of digital connectivity or digital connectivity infrastructure.
The regulations shall come into force with effect from October 25, 2024.
The Link for the regulation - https://www.trai.gov.in/sites/default/files/Ragulation_25102024_0.pdf
[Press Release No. 79/2024]
