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Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI)
Wed 02 Aug, 2023
Why In News ?
- Recently, the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has taken a significant step by issuing the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India Repeal Regulations, 2023.
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- The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India was established on 20 February 1997 by the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India Act, 1997.
- TRAI consists of a Chairman, two full-time members and two part-time members, who are appointed by the Government of India.
- Regulating telecom services, including fixation/revision of tariffs for telecom services, which were earlier vested in the Central Government.
- Ensuring transparency in quality of service and tariffs.
- advising the government on policy matters and licensing issues
- The recommendations of TRAI are not binding on the Central Government.
- The TRAI Act was amended on 24 January 2000, which established a Telecom Disputes Settlement and Appellate Tribunal (TDSAT) to handle the judicial and dispute functions of TRAI.