SIM: Purchase of more than 9 SIM cards will be penalized.

SIM: A SIM card is essential to use your mobile phone as it enables it to connect to the cellular network. When you buy a SIM card from a telco, you need to provide them with some valid documents and do a quick e-KYC verification. They keep this information on file so they can track anything suspicious on that SIM card. India now has some new rules that put limits on how many SIM cards you can buy. If you buy more than the limit, you will face a huge penalty. The regulation regarding the purchase of SIM cards in India has recently been implemented and it is mandatory for all individuals to follow this regulation. Failure to follow this may result in severe penalties. As per the revised Telecom Act, individuals in India are now allowed to purchase a maximum of 9 SIM cards, while the limit has been reduced to 6 for residents of Jammu and Kashmir and North Eastern states. Any person who violates these limits will face fines imposed by the government. Also Read: LIC partners, update PAN and bank details immediately, otherwise buy more than 6 SIM cards or more than 9 SIM cards in J&K and North East will face loss of Rs 50k as per new rules. In other parts of India, offenders will be fined Rs 50,000. For a second offence, the fine can be increased to a maximum of Rs 2 lakh. Also, those who attempt to fraudulently obtain a SIM card can be fined up to Rs.50 lakh and jailed for up to 3 years. 9 SIM cards should be for one person only How many numbers are active in your name? If you want to see how many SIM cards are registered in your name and which SIM cards are active, you can easily do it online. Visit tafcop.dgtelecom.gov.in, enter your number and login with OTP. You can see all the numbers associated with your ID. If you receive a number that is not yours, click 'This is not my number', enter the name in your ID and report it. You will get Aadhaar number for your complaint and your complaint will be registered. Also Read: Policy: Personal accident insurance stays with you even after life, know the complete message: SIM: Penalty for buying more than 9 SIM cards