Infrastructure Provider (IP-I) Authorisation in Lucknow
Build and lease passive telecom infrastructure — towers, dark fibre, duct space and right of way — with the right DoT authorisation in place. We check eligibility and ownership, prepare the application on the DoT Authorisation Portal, handle clarifications and set up your post-grant compliance calendar.
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Infrastructure Provider (IP-I) Authorisation in Lucknow
RoC Cawnpore — 10/499-D, Khalasi Line, Cawnpore – 208001 · roc.cawnpore@mca.gov.in
Allahabad High Court (Lucknow Bench)
09 (Uttar Pradesh) · state tax portal
Uttar Pradesh does not levy professional tax, so there is no PT registration or return for employers here.
Uttar Pradesh Dookan Aur Vanijya Adhishthan Adhiniyam, 1962
Not applicable in Uttar Pradesh.
Hazratganj, Gomti Nagar, Vibhuti Khand, Aliganj, Tech Zone
Lucknow is UP's capital and a rapidly growing business hub in North India. The city has seen significant investment in IT, real estate, and retail sectors, supported by UP's Startup Policy and ODOP initiative.
Infrastructure Provider (IP-I) Authorisation in brief
Who it applies to, what it costs, how long it takes and which law governs it — before the details.
An IP-I registration (Infrastructure Provider Category-I) let a company establish and maintain passive telecom infrastructure — dark fibre, right of way, duct space, towers and poles — and lease, rent or sell it to licensed telecom operators. Under the Telecommunications Act, 2023, the Department of Telecommunications has carried IP-I into the Infrastructure Provider (IP) authorisation under the Telecommunications (Authorisation for Telecommunication Network) Rules, 2026. New applications are made online on the DoT Authorisation Portal (eservices.dot.gov.in); existing IP-I holders continue under the Act’s transition provisions and may migrate to the new terms.
- Professional Fee
- Custom quote
- Governing Law
- Telecommunications Act 2023
- Rules
- Telecom Network Rules 2026
- Authority
- Department of Telecommunications
- Mode
- Online — DoT Authorisation Portal
- Applicant
- Indian company
- Government Fee
- At actuals, as prescribed
- Scope
- Towers, fibre, ducts, RoW
- Act
- Telecommunications Act, 2023
- Rules
- Authorisation for Telecommunication Network Rules, 2026
- Category
- Infrastructure Provider (formerly IP-I)
- Authority
- Department of Telecommunications
- Platform
- DoT Authorisation Portal
- Last Reviewed
- 23 Sep 2026
What Is Infrastructure Provider (IP-I) Authorisation?
A quick, plain-language explanation before the details.
It is DoT’s permission for a company to build passive telecom infrastructure — towers, dark fibre, ducts and right of way — and provide it to licensed telecom operators. The old name was IP-I registration; under the new law it is an Infrastructure Provider authorisation.
Section 3 of the Telecommunications Act, 2023 requires an authorisation to establish, operate, maintain or expand a telecommunication network. The Telecommunications (Authorisation for Telecommunication Network) Rules, 2026 provide an Infrastructure Provider category that carries forward the earlier IP-I registration issued under the Indian Telegraph Act, 1885.
Granted by the Department of Telecommunications (DoT), Ministry of Communications. Applications are made on the DoT Authorisation Portal on the Telecom eServices Portal; NSWS also lists the IP-I service.
The authorisation is granted for the period set out in the Rules and the grant. Existing IP-I registrations continue under the transition provisions of the Act, with an option to migrate to the new terms and conditions.
Is This Service Right for You?
Ideal for
- Tower companies building and sharing mobile towers and poles
- Fibre companies laying and leasing dark fibre to telecom operators
- Real-estate and infrastructure developers offering duct space and right of way
- In-building solution providers for malls, airports, metros and campuses
- Utility and power companies monetising their right of way for fibre
- Start-ups entering the neutral-host and shared-infrastructure business
You may need this if
- You want to lease towers, poles or masts to licensed telecom operators
- You plan to lay dark fibre or duct space and give it on IRU, lease or rent
- You hold right of way and want to offer it for telecom networks
- You build in-building or small-cell passive infrastructure for operators
- You hold an old IP-I registration and need to decide on migration
- An operator, bank or investor asks for your DoT authorisation
Not sure if you need this?
Talk to an Expert →Why Does an Infrastructure Provider Need DoT Authorisation?
Telecom operators, investors and local bodies deal only with infrastructure companies that hold a valid DoT authorisation. Here is why it matters.
Talk to a Telecom Licensing Expert →Required by Law
The Telecommunications Act, 2023 requires an authorisation to establish or operate a telecommunication network, including passive infrastructure provided to operators.
Operators Contract Only With Authorised Providers
Licensed telecom operators and ISPs check your DoT authorisation before signing tower, fibre or duct-sharing agreements.
Right of Way Applications
Holding a valid authorisation supports right-of-way applications to public authorities under the Telecommunications (Right of Way) Rules, 2024.
Investor & Lender Confidence
Banks, infrastructure funds and buyers of tower or fibre assets look for a clean, current DoT authorisation in due diligence.
Avoid Penalties
Operating a telecom network without authorisation, or breaching its terms, attracts action under Chapter VIII of the Act.
Pan-India Asset Business
One authorisation supports building and sharing passive infrastructure across locations, subject to local permissions.
Simple, Transparent Pricing
Custom quote for your case
Fees depend on your business type and scope. Get a clear, itemised quote upfront — no hidden professional charges, government fee billed at actuals.
Who Can Apply?
Eligibility checklist
- An Indian company incorporated under the Companies Act, 2013
- Shareholding and foreign investment compliant with the telecom FDI policy
- Directors and key persons meeting the management conditions in the Rules
- A clear description of the passive infrastructure you will provide
- An authorised signatory with a valid Digital Signature Certificate
- Board resolution authorising the application and the signatory
Everything You Need. One Professional Team.
Consultation
Understand your infrastructure plans and confirm that the Infrastructure Provider category fits, or whether a service authorisation is also needed.
Eligibility & FDI Review
Check your company, shareholding, foreign investment and director details against the Rules.
Portal Account Setup
Create and configure the applicant account on the DoT Authorisation Portal.
Document Preparation
Draft board resolutions, undertakings, shareholding and eligibility declarations in the required format.
Online Application
Complete and submit the Infrastructure Provider application with DSC signing and fee payment at actuals.
Clarifications
Respond to DoT scrutiny queries and document requests on your behalf.
Migration Support
For existing IP-I holders, assess and file migration to the new terms where it suits you.
Post-Grant Compliance
Set up reporting, change-intimation and security obligations after the grant.
What You’ll Receive
What Documents Are Required for Infrastructure Provider Authorisation?
Documents are grouped by company ownership, signatory authority and business declarations. Keep clear PDF scans ready — everything is collected securely over WhatsApp or email.
Company & Ownership
Incorporation and shareholding- Certificate of Incorporation, MOA and AOA
- PAN of the company
- Shareholding pattern with details of foreign investment, if any
- List of directors and key managerial persons with nationality
Authorisation & Signatory
Board approvals- Board resolution approving the application
- Board resolution or power of attorney for the authorised signatory
- Digital Signature Certificate of the authorised signatory
- Identity and address proof of the authorised signatory
Business & Declarations
Scope and undertakings- Description of the passive infrastructure to be provided
- Registered office address proof
- Eligibility and FDI compliance declarations in the prescribed format
- Existing IP-I registration certificate, if migrating
Only a company can apply
The applicant must be a company registered in India. If you operate as a firm or LLP today, we can help you incorporate a company first.
Foreign investment matters
Any foreign shareholding must comply with the telecom FDI policy, including the rules for investors from land-border countries. We review the cap table before filing.
Old IP-I holders: migrate or continue
An IP-I registration granted under the Indian Telegraph Act, 1885 continues under the Act’s transition provisions. We assess whether migrating to the new terms is better for you.
Passive only
This authorisation covers physical infrastructure. Providing bandwidth, internet or other live services needs a separate service authorisation.
Don’t have all the documents?
We’ll identify what your case needs →How to Get Infrastructure Provider Authorisation (Step by Step)
The application is made online on the DoT Authorisation Portal under the Telecommunications Act, 2023.
Scope & eligibility check
We confirm the infrastructure you will provide and check company, shareholding and FDI details against the Rules.
Document preparation
Prepare board resolutions, declarations and supporting documents, and collect scans over WhatsApp or email.
Portal registration
Register the applicant on the DoT Authorisation Portal on the Telecom eServices Portal.
Online application & fee
Fill in the Infrastructure Provider application, upload documents, sign with DSC and pay the prescribed fee at actuals.
DoT scrutiny & queries
DoT examines the application. We track it and answer any clarification requests on your behalf.
Authorisation granted
On approval, DoT grants the authorisation. We hand it over with a compliance calendar for the period ahead.
How Long Does Infrastructure Provider Authorisation Take?
| Stage | Expected Time |
|---|---|
| Eligibility review & document preparation | Depends on document readiness |
| Portal registration & online application | Filed once documents are complete |
| DoT scrutiny, clarifications & grant | Subject to DoT processing |
The timeline depends on how quickly documents are ready, whether the shareholding raises FDI questions, and on DoT processing under the new Rules. Complete, consistent applications move fastest. Queries pause the clock until they are answered.
Key Dates — At a Glance
| Frequency | What Is Due |
|---|---|
| Periodic | File reports and returns that DoT prescribes under the authorisation · Keep records of infrastructure provided and to whom · Track DoT circulars issued under the 2026 Rules |
| Annually | Review shareholding and FDI compliance · Confirm directors and key persons still meet the conditions · Keep company-law filings up to date with MCA |
| Event-Based | Intimate changes in name, address, directors or shareholding as required · Seek approval for transfer of the authorisation on merger or restructuring · Obtain right-of-way permissions for each new site or route |
| Ongoing | Follow security, equipment and data-location conditions in the Rules · Share infrastructure with operators on fair, documented terms · Keep the authorisation current until expiry or surrender |
Dates are indicative and may change with government notifications. Our team tracks every deadline so you never miss a filing.
Doing It Yourself vs TaxClue
Doing It Yourself
- Work out whether the new IP category or a service authorisation applies
- Read the 2026 Network Rules and conditions yourself
- Check FDI and land-border investor rules on your own
- Draft board resolutions and declarations without a template
- Navigate the new DoT Authorisation Portal alone
- Handle DoT clarifications without context
- Risk rejection or delay for missing declarations
With TaxClue
- Expert confirms the right authorisation category
- Rules and conditions explained in plain language
- FDI and ownership reviewed before filing
- Resolutions and declarations drafted for you
- Application filed on the portal for you
- DoT queries answered by our team
- Compliance calendar set up after the grant
Skip the guesswork.
Let an expert handle it →What happens next
Common Mistakes That Delay Your Application
TaxClue reviews your documents before filing to reduce avoidable errors.
What Compliance Applies After Infrastructure Provider Authorisation?
Periodic
- File reports and returns that DoT prescribes under the authorisation
- Keep records of infrastructure provided and to whom
- Track DoT circulars issued under the 2026 Rules
Annually
- Review shareholding and FDI compliance
- Confirm directors and key persons still meet the conditions
- Keep company-law filings up to date with MCA
Event-Based
- Intimate changes in name, address, directors or shareholding as required
- Seek approval for transfer of the authorisation on merger or restructuring
- Obtain right-of-way permissions for each new site or route
Ongoing
- Follow security, equipment and data-location conditions in the Rules
- Share infrastructure with operators on fair, documented terms
- Keep the authorisation current until expiry or surrender
Penalties & Consequences
What is at stake if you do not comply
- Operating telecom infrastructure without authorisation invites action under the Act
- Providing live services under a passive-only authorisation breaches its scope
- Unapproved foreign investment can block or invalidate the application
- Unreported ownership or director changes can lead to penalties
Regulatory Updates 2025–26
- 20 Jul 2026: DoT notified the Telecommunications (Authorisation for Telecommunication Network) Rules, 2026, including the Infrastructure Provider category that carries forward IP-I.
- 25 Jun 2026: DoT opened the Authorisation Portal for new authorisations and migration of existing licences and registrations under the Telecommunications Act, 2023.
Why Businesses Choose TaxClue
CA / CS Team
Qualified professionals who handle company law, FDI and regulatory filings together.
New-Law Readiness
We track the Telecommunications Act, 2023 and its 2026 authorisation rules as they roll out.
Always Updated
We monitor DoT circulars, portal changes and migration notices.
Fully Online
Everything over WhatsApp and email — no office visits required.
Transparent Fees
A clear quote upfront — government fees at actuals, no hidden charges.
Post-Grant Support
Guidance on reporting, changes and migration after the authorisation is granted.
Your Documents Deserve Professional Care
- Documents handled by professionals under confidentiality
- Access limited to the team working on your file
- Communication over secure digital channels
- Documents retained only as long as needed for compliance
Frequently Asked Questions
What is IP-I registration?
Does IP-I registration still exist under the Telecommunications Act, 2023?
Where do I apply for Infrastructure Provider authorisation?
Who is eligible to apply?
What infrastructure can an Infrastructure Provider offer?
I already hold an IP-I registration. Do I need to apply again?
Can an Infrastructure Provider sell bandwidth or internet services?
Is foreign investment allowed in an Infrastructure Provider company?
What is the government fee?
Is a right-of-way permission separate from this authorisation?
Can a real-estate developer offer duct space or in-building infrastructure?
What happens if I change directors or shareholding after the grant?
What obligations apply after authorisation?
Can the authorisation be surrendered?
How is this different from ISP or access service authorisation?
Official Sources & Legal References
Every regulatory detail on this page is drawn from primary law and official government sources. Verify them directly:
- Telecommunications Act, 2023 — full textThe governing law requiring authorisation for telecommunication networks · India Code
- DoT eServices — Acts & RulesTelecommunications (Authorisation for Telecommunication Network) Rules, 2026 and the Migration Rules, 2026
- Telecom eServices Portal (DoT)Authorisation Portal for new applications and migration of existing registrations
- DoT — Revised IP-I Registration GuidelinesLegacy IP-I guidelines under the Indian Telegraph Act, 1885, for existing holders
- National Single Window SystemNSWS lists Registration of Infrastructure Providers Category-I (IP-I)
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