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Telecom Consumers Protection (Fourth Amendment) Regulations 2012 regarding Combo Vouchers

By TEAM CIRCULAR EXPRESS • 22 Oct 2012

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The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has issued the Telecom Consumers Protection (Fourth Amendment) Regulations, 2012. This notification introduces the definition and regulatory framework for 'Combo Vouchers' (CV) within the existing telecom consumer protection regulations. It mandates specific disclosure requirements for these vouchers, including tariff details, validity, and monetary value. Additionally, it specifies physical design requirements, such as a blue color band for Combo Vouchers. These regulations come into force forty-five days after their publication in the Official Gazette.

City

New Delhi

State

Delhi

purpose of issuance

To amend the Telecom Consumers Protection Regulations, 2012, by incorporating provisions for 'Combo Vouchers' to ensure transparency and consumer protection.

Most Important Details

The notification defines 'Combo Vouchers' as vouchers that alter tariff items and add monetary value to prepaid accounts. It mandates that these vouchers must clearly indicate tariff plans, validity, and monetary value, and must not be offered in denominations of ten rupees or its multiples. It also requires a blue color band on such vouchers and specific activation notifications for consumers.

Regards, Circular Express