Tata Teleservices Faces ₹3.8 Crore Penalty Over Subscriber Verification Violations

Tata Teleservices has received 2 penalty notices from the Department of Telecommunications (DoT), Maharashtra, totalling ₹3.8 crore. The first notice is for ₹3,40,28,600, covering the period from April 2007 to April 2012, while the second is for ₹41,00,000 for the month of March 2010.

Reason Behind the Penalty

The penalties were imposed due to the company’s failure to follow subscriber verification rules. As per DoT regulations, telecom companies must thoroughly verify customer identity before activating services. Violations can lead to penalties between ₹1,000 to ₹50,000 per lapse. The lapses occurred under the Maharashtra License Service Area.

Company’s Response and Options

Tata Teleservices stated it is currently reviewing the penalty order. The company can appeal to the DoT for reconsideration. If not resolved, it can take the case to the Telecom Disputes Settlement and Appellate Tribunal (TDSAT), and further, to the High Court or Supreme Court if required. The company added that the financial impact will be limited to the penalty amount itself.

Similar Action Against Airtel

This is not the first instance of such action. On June 10, the DoT imposed a ₹1.01 lakh penalty on Bharti Airtel for similar violations. Airtel chose to pay the fine, while Tata Teleservices is still weighing its options.

Tata Teleservices (Maharashtra) Share Price Movement

On June 19, 2025, Tata Teleservices (Maharashtra) share price was trading at ₹64.30, down 3.34% for the day. The stock opened at ₹66.00 and hit a high of ₹67.89 and a low of ₹63.90 during the session. The company has a market capitalisation of ₹12,570 crore. Over the past 52 weeks, the stock has touched a high of ₹111.40 and a low of ₹50.10.

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Conclusion

Tata Teleservices is the latest telecom company to face penalties from the DoT for subscriber verification lapses. While the financial impact may be minimal, it highlights the regulatory pressure telecom firms face. How Tata Teleservices handles the situation—whether through appeal or payment—remains to be seen.

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