DoT imposes Rs 1.59 lakh penalty for subscriber verification lapses
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Bharti Airtel received a notice from the Department of Telecommunications, Madhya Pradesh LSA, imposing a penalty of Rs 1,59,000 for alleged violations of subscriber verification norms found during a sample Customer Application Form Audit for November 2025. The penalty relates to alleged non-compliance with license agreement terms. The company has decided to pay the penalty and not contest it.
Minimal financial impact, limited to Rs 1.59 lakh. Company opts to pay without contesting, avoiding extended proceedings.