The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) is working on a draft note for the cabinet, which will dilute many of the security restrictions imposed on telecom companies that have up to 74 per cent foreign equity stake. The draft is likely to allow such companies to appoint foreign citizens as chairmen, managing directors, CTOs and CFOs following clearance from the home ministry. The companies will also be able to allow remote access to their foreign affiliates to ensure end-to-end network performance after intimating the government-identified agency.
