The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has issued a public notice to make citizens aware and to curb fraudulent activities surrounding installation of mobile tower. The DoT has warned citizens to be safe from unscrupulous companies or agencies or individuals who promise hefty monthly rental payments for the installation of mobile tower. Providing further clarification, DoT informed that neither DoT nor Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) is involved in leasing/renting the premises for installation of mobile towers.
Further, DoT cautioned citizens by informing that DoT/TRAI or its officers do not issue any no objection certificate (NOC) for the installation of mobile towers.
In a statement, DoT has urged citizens to be extra careful and verify the credentials of the company/agency/individual who is asking for an advance or application fee or money before the actual installation of the tower. Before they entertain any offer for installation, they should verify the authenticity of TSP/IP-1 from the DoT website. Additionally, in any case of fraud, the DoT has asked the public to report them to local police authorities.
