The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India Act, 1997

The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India Act, 1997 establishes the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) to regulate the telecommunications industry in India. The TRAI is responsible for regulating the telecom services, including tariffs, quality of service, and interconnections between service providers. The act provides TRAI with the power to make regulations, recommendations, and directions for the telecom industry. It also establishes the Telecom Dispute Settlement Appellate Tribunal (TDSAT) to hear and resolve disputes between service providers and between service providers and consumers. The act empowers the central government to make rules on various aspects of telecom regulation, including licensing, spectrum allocation, and national security. The act also outlines the powers and duties of the TRAI, its members, and the TDSAT.