Lawmakers reject clause letting telcos use public land without fee; flag Rs50m penalty on state agencies

The bill proposes redefining some terms, replacing Section 27A on Right of Way, and inserting Section 27B on its enforcement.

Lawmakers reject clause letting telcos use public land without fee; flag Rs50m penalty on state agencies

Says there is no hurry to push widely criticised telecom bill without "satisfying us and other representatives".

Rules out telecom activity on private premises without consent; telecom stakeholders insist reforms essential for connectivity, hope parliament will "refine" proposed legislation.