Any tariff plan is expected to be implemented as it is filed; in this case as a plan voucher. . . TRAI is, however, required to examine these terms and conditions as part of the `plan' as filed and not as a separate `promotional offer' as well," TDSAT said.
September 1 as a promotional offer. However, any tariff plan is expected to be implemented as it is filed; in this case as a plan voucher...TRAI is, however, required to examine these terms and conditions as part of the `plan' as filed and not as a separate `promotional offer' as well," TDSAT said.
The tribunal further observed that the availability of special benefits as per the terms and conditions of the plan is limited to less than six months.
"Thus subscribers enrolled in the plan do not effectively have the same tariff available for six months. Is this consistent with the provisions of Telecom Tariff Order as mentioned," it pointed out asking TRAI to examine the matter.
It further said that as per the design of the plan, subscribers get variable benefits within the same plan. "Does this fall within the definition of non-discrimination? TRAI is directed to examine this point," it said.
Jio had launched the inaugural free voice and data plan in September last year, and in December, extended the freebies till March, 2017.
Following this, the existing players such as Airtel and Idea moved the telecom tribunal against Trai for letting the new operator continue the free promotional offer beyond the stipulated 90 days.
The operators criticised the regulator for being a "mute spectator" to alleged violations.
On January 31, Trai had held that Jio's free voice calling and data plan were not in violation of the regulatory guidelines.
Trai had further said its examination had revealed that the 'Happy New Year Offer' launched by Jio on December 4, 2016, is distinct from its earlier Jio Welcome Offer and could not be treated as an extension of the promotional offer as the benefits under both differed.
Recently, Jio announced that it will start charging for its mobile services from April 1.
(This article has not been edited by DNA's editorial team and is auto-generated from an agency feed.)
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