Consumer Outreach Programme

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Telecom Regulatory Authority of India

Regional Office, Kolkata


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Consumer Outreach Programme
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As the sector regulator for Telecom, Cable and Broadcasting sector, TRAI has issued
a number of Regulations, Orders and Directions for the benefit of consumers.

The Regulations, Orders and Directions are for compliance of Service Providers and
this is being monitored by TRAI through various means. But unless the consumers
are fully aware of these measures and their rights under these Regulations etc., the
benefits cannot be ensured to the desired extent. For example, most of the
consumers are not aware of the TRAI mandated consumer complaint redressal
mechanism. Under this mechanism, consumer can lodge complaint with the
complaint centres of the service providers through toll free complaint number and if
the complaint is not resolved within the stipulated time, he/she can make an appeal
to the Appellate Authority. Similarly, under TRAI Regulations, one can claim refund
of money deducted for activation of value added service without consent, by
following TRAI mandated procedure. It is also felt necessary to have direct
interaction with consumers and other stakeholders to understand the problems and
issues being faced by the users at local level and obtain feedback /suggestions
directly from them.

Keeping this in view, TRAI is holding Consumer Outreach Programmes all over the
country to interact with consumers and other stake holders of the industry. The
primary objective of the programme is to create awareness about the consumer
centric measures taken by TRAI in recent times so that consumers can take
appropriate action for protection of their interest. The programme is also intended
to provide a platform for direct interaction among TRAI, consumers and Service
Providers on the issues being faced at local level.

The programme will comprise mainly of a presentation by TRAI on the Regulations


etc and an interactive session. During interactive session, consumers and others
shall be free to raise issues being faced by them. They can also put forth suggestions
for improvement of service quality etc. The consumers can also learn a lot about
digitisation of cable tv, which is being implemented in the country in phased
manner.

The programme will be attended by senior officers of TRAI and other Govt.
functionaries. It will also be attended by telecom service providers who will take
note of the issues raised for appropriate action as per TRAI Regulations and
guidelines.
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