Jewar airport asked to clear telecom RoW

THE DEPARTMENT OF Telecommunications (DoT) has informed Yamuna International Airport Private Limited (YIAPL), operator of the upcoming Noida International Airport at Jewar, that it qualifies as a “public entity” under the Telecommunications Act, 2023, and must process Right of Way (RoW) applications from telecom service providers in accordance with the law.

- URVI MALVANIA & YARUQHULLAH KHAN

In a letter dated February 19, which FE has seen a copy of, the DoT said the Telecommunications Act, 2023, read with the Telecommunications (Right of Way) Rules, 2024, provides a statutory framework for granting RoW permissions to licensed telecom operators and other facility providers for the establishment, operation and maintenance of telecom networks.

The communication also clarifies that the obligations prescribed for public entities under the Act apply to the Jewar airport operator, including fair, transparent and nondiscriminatory processing of RoW applications within prescribed timelines.

“In view of the above, you are requested to ensure compliance with the provisions of the Telecommunications Act, 2023 and the Telecommunications (Right of Way) Rules, 2024 while processing applications for grant of RoW permissions within your premises...”