e-Gazette weekly summary

e-Gazette updates 17-23 August 2026: telecom identification rules

The Gazette notified biometric telecom user-identification rules, Citizenship Rules changes for section 6B, and penalty rules for APEDA and Textiles.

The week in brief

What changed

6 points

01
The Telecommunications (User Identification) Rules, 2026 require authorised entities to run Aadhaar e-KYC or D-KYC on notified services, keep secure subscriber records, and build the needed systems within three months of commencement.
02
The Citizenship (Third Amendment) Rules, 2026 make the Collector the competent authority to receive, verify and dispose of registration or naturalisation applications under section 6B of the Citizenship Act, 1955 for specified applicants.
03
New APEDA (Adjudication of Penalties) Rules, 2026 set the show-cause, inquiry and appeal process under the APEDA Act, 1985.
04
Draft Textiles Committee (Adjudication of Penalties and Appeal) Rules, 2026 propose an adjudicating officer and appellate authority for contraventions of the Textiles Committee Act, 1963.
05
The Cable Television Networks Rules, 1994 drop sub-rule (11) of rule 7 with effect from Gazette publication.
06
The Central Waqf Council Rules, 1998 now require the Council to have a Secretary.

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