Page 47 of 82 the investment in interconnection; and the manner of fixation of such charge shall be transparent; (g) the operators shall keep a separate account for each interconnection so that all the heads of expenditure for the interconnection and the income therefrom may be specifically identified. (3) The Commission(a) may direct any operator to present his cost of interconnection and the justification for charges for the interconnection services; (b) shall ensure adequate number of interconnections for the purpose of protecting the interests of consumers; (c) shall publish a directory containing model interconnection agreements and guidelines. (4) Where the interested parties, or the persons, who under sub-section (2) are bound to execute interconnection agreement, cannot agree on the terms of such agreement, any of them may present the matter to the Commission, or on its own motion, the Commission may take up the matter, and determine the terms of the agreement as it considers appropriate. (5) In appropriate cases, the Commission may, on its own motion(a) interfere with any matter relating to interconnection of any operator, for the purpose of ensuring public interest; (b) direct the concerned parties to an existing interconnection agreement to amend the terms thereof; (c) specify the time-limit for holding discussion and finalising a proposed interconnection agreement; (d) take action against establishing or maintaining a monopoly created by way of interconnection. CHAPTER VI Tariff, Charges etc. 48. Approval of tariff.- (1) An operator shall, before providing service, submit to the Commission a tariff containing the maximum and minimum charges that may be BTRC-TelecomLaw2001.doc 47 - 47 -

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