DoT to impose fine on infra companies

The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) will impose a fine of Rs 5 lakh each on infrastructure firms if their base transceiver stations (BTS) have not received environmental clearance by 15 November. DoT had extended the deadline for certificates to 15 November from 15 May. “Even though there is no direct evidence of negative health-related implication of these radiations, the government is seized of the concerns raised in this regard and, as such, made self-certification a basic minimum requirement that telecom companies must adhere to,” said Minister of State for Communications and IT Sachin Pilot.