Captive General Service Authorisation permits an organisation to establish, operate, maintain, or expand its own captive telecommunication network. This includes both wireline and wireless telecom networks strictly for internal (captive) use.

Scope of Captive General Service Authorisation -

1. The provisions of this, shall apply to authorised entities holding captive general service authorisation.
2. The scope of captive general service authorisation comprises establishing, operating, maintaining or expanding captive telecommunication network including wireline and wireless telecommunication networks for captive use.
3. The scope of this authorisation shall not include such captive telecommunication services for which a separate authorisation is granted under these rules.
4. The service area for this authorisation is a specific geographical area within the national service area, as defined in the authorisation Rule.

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1-    Applicant must be a company incorporated under the Companies Act
2-    FDI must comply with applicable Indian laws and policies (including indirect investors).
3-    Applicant must not have any direct or indirect investment from a prohibited investor or be controlled by one.
4-    If the applicant earlier held a licence under the Telegraph Act (expired/terminated/surrendered), all outstanding dues with interest must be cleared.
5-    If the applicant earlier held an authorisation under the Act and has pending dues due to surrender, revocation, or expiry, these must be paid to become eligible.
 

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Captive General Annual Authorization Fee: Nill

 

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