CCA Punjab Telecom Circle Organises Outreach Programme in Ferozepur to Promote Licensing and Financial Compliance

CCA Punjab Telecom Circle Organises Outreach Programme in Ferozepur to Promote Licensing and Financial Compliance

Ferozepur 23 October ( PDL ) : The Office of the Controller of Communication Accounts (CCA), Punjab Telecom Circle, Ministry of Communications, Department of Telecommunications, organised a Telecom Outreach Programme (TOP) in Ferozepur to strengthen engagement with Telecom Service Providers (TSPs) and Internet Service Providers (ISPs). The programme aimed to enhance awareness of licensing requirements, financial compliance and the Department of Telecommunications’ digital initiatives. The programme was chaired by Akshay Gupta, Deputy Controller of Communication Accounts. Sanjeev Kumar, Assistant Accounts Officer, along with staff of the Revenue Section, was also present. Representatives of various TSPs and ISPs participated in the programme. The technical sessions featured detailed presentations on Revenue Management, License Fee (LF), the SARAS platform, the financial conditions of the Unified License Agreement and the grievance redressal mechanism available through SARAS. Participants were also briefed on statutory compliance requirements and the online services available through the portal.

A key highlight of the programme was a one-to-one interaction session with telecom licensees. The session addressed issues relating to License Fee assessment dues and provided personalised guidance in response to participants’ queries on licensing, compliance and financial matters. Delivering the keynote address, Akshay Gupta said that Telecom Outreach Programmes are organised to increase awareness among TSPs and ISPs of licence conditions, financial obligations, and their roles and responsibilities under the licensing framework. He noted that these programmes are particularly useful for existing licensees and new entrants, helping them better understand regulatory requirements. He further explained that the programme sought to familiarise stakeholders with the latest policies and procedures, including the use of the SARAS online platform for License Fee payments, submission of statutory documents, operation of the Bank Guarantee module and compliance with licensing conditions. He also highlighted the Department of Telecommunications’ fast-track grievance redressal mechanism, introduced to facilitate the timely resolution of issues faced by licensees.

Reaffirming the commitment of the Office of the Controller of Communication Accounts, Punjab Telecom Circle, Akshay Gupta said that the office would continue to support all TSPs and ISPs, particularly new entrepreneurs, by promoting transparency, accountability and ease of doing business in the telecom sector. He reiterated the office’s commitment to delivering efficient, transparent and citizen-centric services. In addition to the TOP, a DLC/TLC camp was also organised by the CCA Office, Chandigarh, to facilitate pensioners in obtaining and submitting their life certificates. The programme received an encouraging response from participants, who appreciated the informative presentations, practical guidance and opportunity to interact directly with departmental officers. Sanjeev Kumar, Assistant Accounts Officer, proposed the vote of thanks and expressed his gratitude to representatives of TSPs and ISPs for their enthusiastic participation and valuable interaction.