DoT releases draft Indian Telegraph Right of Way Rules, 2016

DoT has released draft Indian Telegraph Right of Way Rules, 2016, proposing uniform rules and a single-window clearance system for getting approvals. It has recommended that the concerned authorities not impose any fee, charge, lease rental or licence fee other than the expense that the authorities will incur as a consequence of the proposed work. Further, payments sought by the authorities should be calculated on the basis of applicable schedule of rates for works of similar nature executed from time to time. The policy is expected to be finalised by May 2016.