DoT telecom statutory instrument UL Agreement updated up to 31.03.2024 · 05 Feb 2026
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Unified License Agreement updated upto 31.03.2024
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Check the official recordThe Unified License Agreement establishes the regulatory framework for telecommunication services in India, mandating compliance with the Indian Telegraph Act, 1885, and the Indian Wireless Act, 1933. It covers operational, security, and financial obligations for various services, including Internet, NLD, ILD, GMPCS, PMRTS, VSAT, and M2M. Licensees must maintain network integrity, implement Lawful Interception and Monitoring (LIM) systems, and retain subscriber logs and IPDRs for two years. Financial requirements include entry fees, an 8% license fee on Adjusted Gross Revenue (AGR), and minimum equity and net worth thresholds. The agreement also specifies security standards, FDI compliance reporting, and dispute resolution via the Telecom Disputes Settlement and Appellate Tribunal (TDSAT). Failure to comply may result in financial penalties, license suspension, or revocation.
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GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF COMMUNICATIONS DEPARTMENT OF TELECOMMUNICATIONS SANCHAR BHAWAN, 20, ASHOKA ROAD, NEW DELHI-110 001, INDIA.
LICENSE AGREEMENT FOR UNIFIED LICENSE
NO. ____________________________ DATED ________
TOTAL PAGES ____________
LICENSE AGREEMENT FOR UNIFIED LICENSE
This Agreement is made on the _______ day of ____________ (month), ___________ (year) between the President of India acting through __________________ (Name & Designation of the Officer), Department of Telecommunications (DoT), Sanchar Bhawan, 20, Ashoka Road, New Delhi – 110 001 (Hereinafter called the Licensor) of the FIRST PARTY.
AND
M/s __________________, a company registered under the Companies Act 2013, having its registered office at ______________________________________________ acting through Shri. _______________________, the authorized signatory (hereinafter called the Licensee which expression shall, unless repugnant to the context, include its successor in business, administrators, liquidators and assigns or legal representatives) of the SECOND PARTY.
WHEREAS by virtue of the provisions of Section 4 of the Indian Telegraph Act, 1885, the Licensor enjoys exclusive privilege to grant License for telecom services and the Licensee has requested the Licensor for grant of Unified License with authorization for providing services under Chapter …, ... and ….. , Part-II of the Schedule of the Unified License in the service areas as mentioned in the Table below. Whereupon and in pursuance to the said request, the Licensor has agreed to grant Unified License with authorization for provision of services as per terms and conditions described in the Schedule to the Unified License Agreement, Part-I and Chapters….., …, … and …. of Part-II for services and service areas as detailed below:
| Sl. No. | Service | Service Area | Chapter of the PART-II of Schedule |
|---|---|---|---|
Whereas, Table shown hereinabove is subject to amendment for addition/deletion of services and service areas in the event of grant of any further service authorization or revocation / surrender / termination of any of the service authorized under the license, in accordance with the terms and conditions contained in the schedule to the License.
NOW THIS AGREEMENT WITNESSETH AS FOLLOWS:
In consideration of the payment of Entry Fee, License Fee and due performance of all the terms and conditions mentioned in the above stated Parts and Chapters of this Unified License on the part of the Licensee, the Licensor does, hereby grant under Section 4 of the Indian Telegraph Act, 1885 on a non-exclusive basis, this License to set up and operate the Service(s) in the service areas detailed and described above.
This License shall be valid for a period of 20 years from the effective date of this License unless revoked earlier for reasons as specified elsewhere in the document. Validity period for service(s) authorized under any Chapter of Part-II of this Unified License, at a later date, shall be co-terminus with the validity period of this Unified License.
The Licensee hereby agrees and unequivocally undertakes to fully comply with all terms and conditions stipulated in this License Agreement and without any deviation or reservations of any kind.
Effective Date of this License shall be ……………….
This Unified License has been granted on non-exclusive basis and additional Licenses may be issued in any Service Area from time to time in future without any restriction on number of Licensees with same or different entry conditions.
The License shall be governed by the provision of Indian Telegraph Act, 1885, Indian Wireless Telegraphy Act, 1933 and Telecom Regulatory Authority of India Act, 1997 and Information Technology Act, 2000, as modified or replaced from time to time or any other relevant Act.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF the parties hereto have caused this Agreement to be executed through their respective authorized representatives on the _________(day) __________(month), ______(year).
Signed for and on behalf of President of India
By
(Name and Designation), DOT, New Delhi
Signed on Behalf of M/s.______________________
By
(Name and Designation), authorized signatory and holder of General Power of Attorney dated _______________, executed in accordance with the Resolution No. ________________, dated ______________ passed by the Board of Directors. (Company Seal)
In the presence of: Witnesses:
Signature Name Occupation. Address Place.
Signature Name Occupation. Address Place.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
| Schedule | : TERMS AND CONDITIONS | Page No. 8 |
|---|---|---|
| PART – I | ||
| Chapter I | : General Conditions | 9 |
| Condition 1: Ownership of the Licensee Company | 9 | |
| Condition 2: Scope of the License | 10 | |
| Condition 3: Duration of License | 12 | |
| Condition 4: Renewal of License | 12 | |
| Condition 5: Modifications in the Terms and Conditions of License | 12 | |
| Condition 6: Restrictions on ‘Transfer of License’ | 12 | |
| Condition 7: Provision of Service | 13 | |
| Condition 8: Delivery of Service | 13 | |
| Condition 9: Requirement to furnish information | 13 | |
| Condition 10: Penalty, Suspension, Surrender, Termination/Revocation of License | 14 | |
| Condition 11: Actions pursuant to Termination of License | 15 | |
| Condition 12: Force-Majeure | 16 | |
| Condition 13: Set Off | 16 | |
| Condition 14: Way Leave | 16 | |
| Condition 15: Dispute Settlement | 16 | |
| Condition 16: Other Conditions | 17 | |
| Chapter II | Commercial Conditions | 18 |
| Condition 17: Tariffs | 18 | |
| Chapter III | Financial Conditions | 19 |
| Condition 18: Fees payable | 19 | |
| Condition 19: Definition of ‘Adjusted Gross Revenue’ | 21 | |
| Condition 20: Schedule of payment of Annual License Fee and other dues | 21 | |
| Condition 21: Bank Guarantees | 23 | |
| Condition 22: Preparation of Accounts. | 23 | |
| Chapter IV | Technical Conditions | 26 |
| Condition 23: Technical Condition | 26 | |
| Condition 24: Compliance to Directions/Instructions | 26 | |
| Condition 25: The Applicable system | 27 | |
| Condition 26: Engineering Details | 27 | |
| Condition 27: Network Interconnection | 27 | |
| Condition 28: Interface | 28 | |
| Condition 29: Quality of Service | 29 | |
| Chapter V | Operating Conditions | 30 |
| Condition 30: Subscriber Registration & Provision of Service | 30 | |
| Condition 31: The Subscriber Terminals | 32 | |
| Condition 32: Obligations imposed on the Licensee | 32 | |
| Condition 33: Sharing of infrastructure | 33 | |
| Condition 34: Inspection and Testing of Installations. | 33 | |
| Condition 35: Right to inspect | 33 | |
| Condition 36: Location of Network Elements | 34 | |
| Condition 37: Confidentiality of information | 34 | |
| Condition 38: Prohibition of certain Activities by the Licensee | 35 | |
| Chapter VI | Security Conditions | 36 |
| Condition 39: Security Conditions | 36 | |
| Condition 40: Application of Indian Telegraph Act | 42 | |
| Chapter VII | Spectrum Allotment and use | 44 |
| Condition 41: Right to use the spectrum | 44 | |
| Condition 42: Frequency Assignment | 44 |
| PART- II | ||
|---|---|---|
| Chapter VIII | Access Service | 48 |
| Condition 1: Service Area | 48 | |
| Condition 2: Scope of Access Service | 48 | |
| Condition 3: Financial Conditions | 51 | |
| Condition 4: Technical & Operating Conditions | 52 | |
| Condition 5: Provision of IPTV Service | 52 | |
| Condition 6: Network Interconnection | 54 | |
| Condition 7: Emergency & Public Utility Service | 55 | |
| Condition 8: Security Conditions | 55 | |
| Annexure-A: Proforma for Affidavit regarding Calculation Of ‘Revenue’ and ‘License Fee’ | 58 | |
| Appendix-I to Annexure-A: Format of Auditor’s Report on ‘Statement of Revenue ’& ‘License Fee’ | 59 | |
| Appendix-II to Annexure-A: Format of ‘Statement of Revenue’ & ‘License Fee’ | 60 | |
| Annexure-B : Norms for Preparation of Annual Financial Statement | 68 | |
| Chapter IX | Internet Service | 69 |
| Condition 1: Service Area | 69 | |
| Condition 2: Scope of Internet Service | 69 | |
| Condition 3: Financial Conditions | 72 | |
| Condition 4: Network Interconnection | 72 | |
| Condition 5: Provision of Service | 73 | |
| Condition 6: Requirement to furnish information | 73 | |
| Condition 7: Security Conditions | 74 | |
| Condition 8: Monitoring Facilities | 75 | |
| Annexure-A: Proforma for Affidavit regarding Calculation Of ‘Revenue’ and ‘License Fee’ | 77 | |
| Appendix-I to Annexure-A: Format of Auditor’s Report on ‘Statement of Revenue’& ‘License Fee’ | 78 | |
| Appendix-II to Annexure-A: Format of ‘Statement of Revenue’ & ‘License Fee’ | 79 | |
| Annexure-B : Norms for Preparation of Annual Financial Statement | 83 | |
| Chapter X | NLD Service | 84 |
| Condition 1: Service Area | 84 | |
| Condition 2: Scope of NLD Service | 84 | |
| Condition 3: Financial Conditions | 85 | |
| Condition 4: Network Interconnection | 86 | |
| Condition 5: Security Conditions | 86 | |
| Condition 6: Technical Conditions | 86 | |
| Annexure-A: Proforma for Affidavit regarding Calculation Of ‘Revenue’ and ‘License Fee’ | 87 | |
| Appendix-I to Annexure-A: Format of Auditor’s Report on ‘Statement of Revenue’& ‘License Fee’ | 88 | |
| Appendix-II to Annexure-A: Format of ‘Statement of Revenue’ & ‘License Fee’ | 89 | |
| Annexure-B : Norms for Preparation of Annual Financial Statement | 92 | |
| Chapter XI | ILD Service | 93 |
| Condition 1: Service Area | 93 | |
| Condition 2: Scope of ILD Service | 93 | |
| Condition 3: Financial Conditions | 94 | |
| Condition 4: Technical Conditions | 95 |
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