The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India Act, 1997 · VI — MISCELLANEOUS

Section 36. Power to make regulations

In force · As amended up to 2026-08

36. Power to make regulations .—(1) The Authority may, by notification, make regulations consistent with this Act and the rules made thereunder to carry out the purposes of this Act. (2) In particular, and without prejudice to the generality of the foregoing power, such regulations may provide for all or any of the following matters, namely:— (a) the times and places of meetings of the Authority and the procedure to be followed at such meetings under sub-section (1) of section 8, including quorum necessary for the transaction of business; (b) the transaction of business at the meetings of the Authority under sub-section (4) of section 8; 2* * * * * (d) matters in respect of which register is to be maintained by the Authority[3] [under sub-clause (vii) of clause (b)] of sub-section (1) of section 11; (e) levy of fee and lay down such other requirements on fulfilment of which a copy of register may be obtained[4] [under sub-clause (viii) of clause (b)] of sub-section (1) of section 11; 1. Ins. by Act 2 of 2000, s. 13 (w.e.f. 24-1-2000). 2. Clause (c) omitted by s. 14, ibid. (w.e.f. 24-1-2000). 3. Subs. by s. 14, ibid., for "under clause (l)" (w.e.f. 24-1-2000). 4. Subs. by s. 14, ibid., for "under clause (m)" (w.e.f. 24-1-2000). (f) levy of fees and other charges[1] [under clause (c)] of sub-section (1) of section 11;

Source: India Code

How this section changed

  1. inserted by Act 2 of 2000, s. 13

    In force from 24 Jan 2000

    Footnote: 1. Ins. by Act 2 of 2000, s. 13 (w.e.f. 24-1-2000).

  2. omitted by Act 2 of 2000, s. 14

    In force from 24 Jan 2000

    Footnote: 2. Clause (c) omitted by s. 14, ibid. (w.e.f. 24-1-2000).

  3. substituted by Act 2 of 2000, s. 14

    In force from 24 Jan 2000

    Earlier wording: “under clause (l)”

    Footnote: 3. Subs. by s. 14, ibid., for "under clause (l)" (w.e.f. 24-1-2000).

  4. substituted by Act 2 of 2000, s. 14

    In force from 24 Jan 2000

    Earlier wording: “under clause (m)”

    Footnote: 4. Subs. by s. 14, ibid., for "under clause (m)" (w.e.f. 24-1-2000).