TC Division

Work Responsibilities

1. Policy Aspects of MTCTE.

• Review of MTCTE Procedure.
• Consultation with stakeholders.
• Preparation of Proposals for launch of different phases of MTCTE after analysing quantum of load of Applications and review of testing infrastructure in the country.
• Review of extension of test results/test reports from ILAC accredited test labs as per requirement.
• Resolution of critical issues and challenges in MTCTE implementation through the Empowered Committee.
• Inputs to C-DoT on MTCTE portal development. MTCTE Portal for development for online administration of MTCTE scheme.
• Manpower planning / proposal for staff requirement for launch of subsequent Phases of MTCTE.

2. Operational Aspects of MTCTE.

• Finalization of Essential Requirements (ERs) for various products in coordination with core division.
• Coordination with NIC for Cloud resources for MTCTE portal.
• Coordination with C-DoT on MTCTE portal development issues.
• Coordination with Customs CBIC (Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs) for import restrictions for items covered under MTCTE regime.
• Performing different roles for online disposal of applications by OEMs of product certifications under MTCTE scheme and issue of online MTCTE Certificate.

3. Management of TBT Enquiry Point.

• Dissemination of WTO TBT (Technical Barriers to Trade) Notifications of member countries to various stakeholders in India and submitting a consolidated response.
• Notifying our ERs/Technical Regulations to Member countries.
• Responding to WTO Member Countries Specific Trade Concerns (STCs) on MTCTE regime through Department of Commerce (DoC).

4. Other Coordination Activities for MTCTE.

• Coordination work with Department of Commerce (DoC) for inputs on “Notifying Technical Regulation for filling up regulatory gap in India”.

Other Activities

• Development of an online portal for administration for MTCTE.
• Finalization of Essential Requirements (ERs) for telecom products.
• Consultation with stakeholders like Telecom Equipment Manufacturers, Traders and Testing Laboratories.
• Regular interaction with stakeholders including stakeholders meets etc.
• Administration of MTCTE procedure with effect from April 2018 when the procedure becomes operative.
• Preparation of monthly statement regarding certificate issued by TEC, sale of documents and fee collected etc.
• Issue of MTCTE certificates & maintenance of its record and updating on TEC website thereof.