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SACFA clearance under this category regulates the height of telecom masts, ensuring they comply with aviation and environmental standards.

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The Mast Height Category license is required for telecom infrastructure installations, specifying the maximum allowable height of masts or towers based on location. This is crucial for minimizing interference with flight paths and meeting safety standards set by the Ministry of Civil Aviation. Applications undergo scrutiny by the SACFA to ensure that masts do not pose a hazard to air navigation and are environmentally compliant.


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SACFA. Standing Advisory Committee for Frequency Allocation (India)

Once grant of frequency is agreed by WPC wing and decision letter is issued, SACFA application may be filed online with the approved technical parameters mentioned in decision letter.

Above Mean sea level height of the location.

Above ground level height of mast

Above ground level height of the building.

As per the new simplified procedure of Standing Advisory Committee on radio Frequency Allocation ( SACFA) , all antenna towers/masts located beyond 07 kms from the nearest airport and having up to 40 meters height, above the Above Mean Sea Level (AMSL) of the Airport Reference Point are cleared in automated processing system.

Cases in specific frequency bands with limited power and located more than specific distance from airport are cleared immediately without NOC from SACFA members. As soon as the application is received, it is accorded WPC acceptance no. Acceptance number itself is treated as Siting Clearance and no Siting Clearance letters etc. are required to be issued to the applicant.

Under this category siting clearance applications are received when the same or another applicant desires to put additional antenna on the tower below the earlier approved Antennae Siting Clearance. Application received under additional antenna category is accorded WPC acceptance no. after submission of application. Acceptance number itself is treated as Siting Clearance and no Siting Clearance letters etc. are required to be issued to the applicant.

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