Phone harassment .... Plan to impose fines on telemarketing companies...

Times of AthibAn Wednesday, July 07, 2021 0

The Department of Telecommunications has stepped down in an attempt to further strangle the voice of telemarketing companies that are harassing over the phone.

It is planned to impose a fine of up to Rs 10,000 for every call and text message sent by these 'telemarketers'. It also plans to reduce existing penalties.

Accordingly, a fine of Rs.1,000 is imposed for offenses up to 10 times and Rs.5,000 for offenses of 1,0-50 offenses; For more than 50 violations, a fine of Rs 10,000 each is being discussed.

Currently this layer, 0-1- - 100; 100 - -1,000; Is over 1000. Also, the devices of these callers will be tested automatically. In case of doubt, it will be subjected to re-verification. If the violations continue, they will be banned from providing telecommunications connections for two years.