G.O.Ms.No.3, Bharti Infotel Limited Optic Fibre Cable Permission, 2004
The Information Technology Department issued G.O.Ms.No.3 on 29 January 2004, granting in principle approval for Bharti Infotel Limited to use the public right of way to lay optic fibre cables for basic telephone services in Tamil Nadu, starting with Chennai. The approval supersedes the earlier approval issued to Bharti Telenet Limited and remains subject to existing policy guidelines and any additional local conditions imposed in the public interest.
What the government approved
The Information Technology Department, through G.O.Ms.No.3 dated 29 January 2004, gives Bharti Infotel Limited in principle approval to use the public right of way for laying optic fibre cables. The cables are intended to support basic telephone services in Tamil Nadu, starting with Chennai.
The approval is governed by the consolidated policy guidelines issued in G.O.Ms.No.7, Information Technology Department, dated 12 February 2001. Those guidelines specify terms and conditions for centralised permission to use the public right of way by private or public sector applicants laying optic fibre cables in Tamil Nadu.
Why the company name was changed
G.O.Ms.No.13, Information Technology Department, dated 23 June 2001, had granted in principle approval to Bharti Telenet Limited. Bharti Infotel Limited informed the government that group restructuring and amalgamation had taken place under a final order of the High Court of Delhi.
The company stated that:
- Bharti Broadband Networks Limited and Bharti Telesonic Limited were merged with Bharti Telenet Limited.
- Bharti Telenet Limited was renamed Bharti Infotel Limited with effect from 15 September 2003.
- The Registrar of Companies for the National Capital Territory of Delhi and Haryana issued a fresh certificate of incorporation.
The Information Technology Department therefore superseded the earlier approval and issued the approval in the name of Bharti Infotel Limited.
Conditions and local controls
Bharti Infotel Limited must:
- Follow the terms and conditions in G.O.Ms.No.7 dated 12 February 2001.
- Comply with additional conditions imposed in the public interest by the Highways Department or the relevant local bodies.
- Accept that additional requirements may depend on local site conditions.
- Keep the Information Technology, Highways, and Municipal Administration and Water Supply Departments informed about implementation.
- Keep the Corporation of Chennai and the Commissioner of Police, Chennai informed.
- Submit detailed progress reports every fortnight.
Who may be affected
G.O.Ms.No.3 dated 29 January 2004 principally concerns Bharti Infotel Limited, the Highways Department, local bodies, district collectors, the Corporation of Chennai and police authorities. Property owners, buyers and professionals may encounter works carried out in the public right of way, but the document does not grant permission concerning private land or describe private property acquisition.
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Common questions
Does G.O.Ms.No.3 give Bharti Infotel Limited final permission to dig anywhere?
No. The Information Technology Department gives only in principle approval to use the public right of way. Bharti Infotel Limited must follow the existing guidelines and any additional conditions imposed by the Highways Department or relevant local bodies.
Does the approval cover all of Tamil Nadu?
The approval concerns laying optic fibre cables for basic telephone services in Tamil Nadu, starting with Chennai.
Why was the earlier approval to Bharti Telenet Limited replaced?
Bharti Telenet Limited was renamed Bharti Infotel Limited following restructuring and amalgamation of Bharti group companies. The government therefore superseded the earlier approval and granted in principle approval in the new company name.
Can local authorities impose extra conditions on the cable works?
Yes. The Highways Department and the relevant local bodies may impose additional conditions in the public interest based on local site conditions.
