Indian Telegraph Right of Way (Amendment) Rules 2021
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GS III : Infrastructure
What is discussed under New Rule of Indian Telegraph 2021 ?
- Key Facts
- About new Rules
Why in News ?
The Central Government has notified the Indian Telegraph Right of Way (Amendment) Rules, 2021 on 21st October 2021.
- It aims to incorporate the provisions related to nominal one-time compensation and uniform procedure for establishment of Overground Telegraph Line in the Indian Telegraph Right of Way Rules, 2016.
Key Facts
- The amount of one-time compensation for establishment of overground telegraph line will be maximum one thousand rupees per kilometre.
Image by Gordon Johnson from Pixabay - Documentation for RoW application for over-ground telegraph line has been made simple.
- Also there will be no fee other than Administrative fee and Restoration charges for establishing, maintaining, working, repairing, transferring or shifting the underground and over-ground telegraph infrastructure.
- These amendments will ease Right of Way related permission procedures for establishment and augmentation of Digital Communications Infrastructure across the country.
- With a robust pan India digital infrastructure, the digital divide between rural-urban and rich-poor will be bridged; e-governance and financial inclusion will be strengthened; doing business will be easy; information and communication needs of citizens and enterprises will be fulfilled; and ultimately the dream of India’s transition to a digitally empowered economy and society will be translated into reality.
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