Interview on new telecom act,2023

My Interview on NDTV about India’s New Telecommunications Act, 2023 which is effective from June 26,2024:
Restrictions on the number of SIM cards
An individual can only have a maximum of nine SIM cards in their name. However, this limit is reduced to six for residents of Jammu and Kashmir and the northeast states. Anyone found using more SIM cards than the specified limit after June 26 could face a fine ranging from Rs 50,000 to 2 lakh. The penalty for a first-time offense would be Rs 50,000, and for subsequent violations, the amount would increase to Rs 2 lakh.
Punishment for fraudulently obtaining a SIM
If someone obtains a SIM card by deceiving another person and using their identification documents, they could face a penalty of up to three years imprisonment, a fine of up to ₹ 50 lakh, or both. 
Commercial messages
If commercial messages are sent without the user's consent, the telecom company responsible may face a fine of up to ₹ 2 lakh and could also be banned from providing services.
Other Penal provisions
The government is allowed to grant permission to telecom companies to install mobile towers or lay telecom cables on private properties, even if the landowner objects if government officials believe such work is necessary. Another rule empowers the government to instruct telecom firms to intercept and block messages and calls during times of national security threats or emergencies. However, messages sent by journalists with state and Central accreditation for news purposes are exempt from surveillance. Nevertheless, the calls and messages of accredited journalists may be monitored and blocked if their news reports are deemed to threaten national security.
Punishments under the new provisions of the Telecommunications Act 2023

* Snooping on messages and calls and providing parallel telecom services: Three-year imprisonment, a fine of ₹ 2 crore, or both.
* Possession of illegal wireless equipment: Fine of ₹ 50,000 to ₹2 lakh.
* Possession of unauthorised devices that can block telecom services: Three-year imprisonment, a fine of ₹50 lakhs, or both.
* Violation of laws related to national security: Imprisonment for three years, a fine of ₹2 crore, or both. The services/networks could also be banned.
* For causing damage to telecom services: Fine up to ₹ 50 lakhs.
India's telecom regulator, TRAI, is also cracking down on SIM swap fraud with new MNP (Mobile Number Portability) rules. Starting July 1st, users replacing their SIM card will have to wait 7 days before switching to a new network.
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