Indian Telegraph Right of Way (Amendment) Rules, 2021 

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  • October 25, 2021
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Indian Telegraph Right of Way (Amendment) Rules, 2021 

Part of: Prelims

In News: The Central Government has notified the Indian Telegraph Right of Way (Amendment) Rules, 2021.

Aim: 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. 

  • 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.

News Source: PIB

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