Centre lays down new eligibility norms for top positions at TRAI

The amended qualifications needed for top positions at the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) and provisions related to spectrum utilisation were brought into effect on Friday, according to a gazette notification issued by the ministry of communications on Thursday to bring into force four sections and one sub-section of Telecommunications Act, 2023.

Candidates for TRAI chairperson, who have never served in the government, must now have at least 30 years of professional experience and have been a director or chief executive of a telecoms, financial, accountancy or related firm. For TRAI members, the requirement is 25 years’ experience.