Section 14 of The Telecommunications Act, 2023. View Chapter 3

Telecommunication network distinct from property on which it is installed


   (1)  A facility provider shall not have any right, title or interest in the property on which telecommunication network is established, except the right to use the property as provided under section 11 or section 12.

   (2)  The telecommunication network installed on any property, shall not be subject to any claims, encumbrances, liquidation or the like, relating to such property.

   (3)  The telecommunication network installed on any property, shall not be considered as part of such property, including for the purposes of any transaction related to that property, or any property tax, levy, cess, fees or duties as may be applicable on that property.

   (4)  Notwithstanding anything contained in any other law for the time being in force, no public entity, except with the permission of an officer authorised by the Central Government for this purpose, shall have the authority to take any coercive action, such as sealing, preventing access, or forcible shutdown of the telecommunication network established by an authorised entity, except where such actions may be necessary to deal with any natural disaster or public emergency.