Following consideration of objections/suggestions received on the draft rules (published vide G.S.R. 154(E) dated 27.02.2025), the Central Government has notified rules requiring eligible persons (companies/LLPs subject to FDI policy, licensed trade/business entities, Government agencies, or holders of licences under the Indian Wireless Telegraphy (Possession) Rules, 1965) to obtain portal-based authorisation to possess radio equipment, either for manufacture/purchase/import/hire/repair/testing/demonstration, or solely for testing/demonstration, on payment of a non-refundable application fee of Rs. 1,000.

On inquiry and security vetting, the Central Government may issue a letter of intent specifying requirements, including non-refundable authorisation fees (Rs. 10,000 per annum for dealing-type equipment; Rs. 2,000 per annum, minimum Rs. 500, for testing/demonstration-only equipment), followed by grant of authorisation specifying equipment details, purpose, address, and testing/demonstration procedures. Authorisation duration is 1–5 years (dealing-type) or up to 12 months (testing/demonstration-only), renewable on application before expiry, subject to late fees where delayed.

The rules prescribe general conditions (secure premises, compliance with eligibility criteria, conformity with notified standards, reporting of changes/loss/theft/misuse, facilitation of physical verification), testing/demonstration conditions (non-interference requirements for equipment up to 100 milliwatt; spectrum assignment compliance above 100 milliwatt), and a bar on assignment/transfer of authorisation without Government permission. Certain categories of persons (existing licence/registration holders, exempted persons, and subscribers to telecom services) are exempted from requiring authorisation. The rules also provide for surrender of authorisation, disposal of equipment within specified timelines upon defined trigger events, Central Government powers (restrictions near international borders/LoC/LAC, physical verification, issuance of orders/guidelines), consequences of breach (suspension/revocation/curtailment under Section 32 of the Act after hearing), and digital implementation through notified portals.