The Rajya Sabha on Thursday passed the Telecommunications Bill, 2023 through voice vote to amend and consolidate the law relating to the development, expansion and operation of telecommunication services and telecommunication networks as well as assignment of spectrum.
The Telecommunications Bill, 2023 was passed after a short debate as the majority of the opposition members did not attend the House proceedings.
Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw had moved the Bill in the House for its passage. The Bill allows the Centre to take possession of a telecom network in case of any public emergency or in the interest of public safety. The Bill was passed by the Lok Sabha on Wednesday.
