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Implementation of the order by intermediaries: by Snehashish Ghosh — last modified Sep 25, 2012 06:54 AM
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Indian Telegraph Act, 1885: by Snehashish Ghosh — published Aug 20, 2012 — last modified Mar 15, 2013 06:13 AM — filed under: Telecom
The main object of the Telegraph Act was to give power to the Government to install telegraph lines on private as well as public property.
Located in Telecom / Resources
Letter requesting public consultation on position of GoI at WGEC: by Snehashish Ghosh — published Jan 07, 2014 — last modified Jan 08, 2014 06:36 PM — filed under: Internet Governance
Snehashish Ghosh on behalf of the Centre for Internet and Society sent a letter to the Ministry of Communication and Information Technology, requesting for a public consultation on India's position at the Working Group on Enhanced Cooperation (WGEC).
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Licensing Framework for Telecom: A Historical Overview: by Snehashish Ghosh — published Dec 31, 2012 — last modified Mar 15, 2013 07:13 AM — filed under: Telecom
In this unit, Snehashish Ghosh tells us about licence, and lists out the major changes in the telecom licensing schemes since 1991.
Located in Telecom / Resources
List of Chairman and Members of CRAC: by Snehashish Ghosh — published Dec 02, 2012 — filed under: IT Act, Internet Governance, Information Technology
Notification on the constitution of the "Cyber Regulation Advisory Committee"
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Market Structure in the Telecom Industry: by Snehashish Ghosh — published Jan 04, 2013 — last modified Mar 15, 2013 07:17 AM — filed under: Telecom
In this unit Snehashish examines the market structure of telecom industry — which include the teledensity, wireless, wireline, and internet services.
Located in Telecom / Resources
National Telecom Policy, 1994: by Snehashish Ghosh — published Aug 17, 2012 — last modified Mar 15, 2013 05:51 AM — filed under: Telecom
The National Telecom Policy, 1994 was formulated for the purpose of opening up the Indian markets for foreign direct investment as well as domestic investment in the telecom sector. The Policy also aimed at providing ‘world class’ quality telecom services and development of telecom services in India. One of the main goals of the 1994 Policy was to increase accessibility to telecom services.
Located in Telecom / Resources
National Telecom Policy, 2012: by Snehashish Ghosh — published Aug 20, 2012 — last modified Mar 15, 2013 06:00 AM — filed under: Telecom
The National Telecom Policy, 2012 was approved by the Union Cabinet on May 31, 2012.
Located in Telecom / Resources
New Telecom Policy, 1999: by Snehashish Ghosh — published Aug 17, 2012 — last modified Mar 15, 2013 05:56 AM — filed under: Telecom
The New Telecom Policy, 1999 was formulated on the basis of the report of Group on Telecommunication. The Government, constituted a high level Group on Telecommunication (GoT) to review the existing telecom policy i.e., the National Telecom Policy, 1994. The main reason for a new telecom policy was that the goals of the National Telecom policy, 1994 were not achieved within the stipulated time period and on the other hand there was immense growth in information and communication technology, this led to the need for a change in the telecom policy.
Located in Telecom / Resources
Section 66-A, Information Technology Act, 2000: Cases: by Snehashish Ghosh — published Dec 03, 2012 — last modified Dec 06, 2012 09:20 AM — filed under: IT Act, Internet Governance, Information Technology
In this blog post Snehashish Ghosh summarizes the facts of a few cases where Section 66-A, Information Technology Act, 2000, has been mentioned or discussed.
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