Illegal use of Satellite Phones in India - regarding

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....es of Department of Telecommunications (DOT), Ministry of Communications and Information Technology, Government of India whereby use of any kind of satellite phone in India is permissible only after obtaining a licence from the DOT. Presently, use of specific types of INMARSAT terminal only is permitted by the DOT, while use of 'Thuraya' satellite phone in India without specific permission of DOT ....

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....atellite phone declared to Customs shall be allowed clearance subject to production of permission for use from DOT, Government of India. Satellite phones imported for use in India without a valid permission of DOT may be detained and appropriate action in accordance with the law may be initiated. 4. It has been decided by the Ministry of Home Affairs that a display Board will be placed at the Ar....