Scope: |
This ESSENTIAL describes the certification of telecommunication products by TEC (Telecommunication Engineering Center) according to the MTCTE Procedure.
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Legislation in force: |
The Telecommunications Act of 2023, Content:
Chapter I - Preliminary
Chapter II - Powers of Authorization and Assignment
Chapter III - Right of Way for Telecommunication Network
Chapter IV - Standards, Public Safety, National Security and Protection of Telecommunication Networks
Chapter V - Digital "Bharat Nidhi"
Chapter VI - Innovation and Technology Development
Chapter VII - Protection of Users
Chapter VIII - Adjudication of Certain Contraventions
Chapter IX - Offences
Chapter X - Miscellaneous
Chapter XI - Repeal and Savings
First Schedule - Assignment of Spectrum through Administrative Process
Second Schedule - Civil Penalties for Breach of Terms and Conditions under Sections 32 and 34
Third Schedule - Civil Penalties for Certain Contraventions
With the notification of Indian Telegraph (Amendment) Rules 2017 enabling mandatory testing and certification of telecom equipment (MTCTE), TEC has been designated as the Telegraph Authority for the purpose of administration of MTCTE procedure and Surveillance Procedure, and for formulation of Essential Requirements under MTCTE.
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Comment on the comparability to EU legislation: |
Indian Telecommunications legislation is not comparable to the EU RED.... |