The Ministry of Communications (Department of
Telecommunications) has released draft Telecommunications (Radio
Equipment Possession Authorization) Rules, 2025
("Radio Rules"), on February 27, 2025,
which will supersede the Indian Wireless Telegraphy (Possession)
Rules, 1965. The Radio Rules establish acomprehensive framework for
the Radio Equipment Possession Authorisation by introducing two
categories of authorizations:
(i) Dealer Possession Authorization: It has a validity period
between 1 to 5 years. Any grant for more than one year shall be in
multiples of one year or for five years, as requested by the
applicant. The authorisation fees is INR 10,000 perannum, payable
annually in advance, or, at the dealer's option, in advance for
the entire duration of the authorisation; and
