The Nepal Telecommunications Authority (NTA) has warned 73 internet service providers (ISPs) to clear their outstanding royalties and contributions to the Rural Telecommunications Development Fund (RTDF) within 15 days.

In a notice published on Wednesday, the NTA stated that the companies must submit the required documents and payments within the given timeframe. Failure to comply will result in legal action under the Telecommunications Act of 1997.

Among the 73 ISPs that have failed to settle their dues are Classic Tech, Dish Media Network, Broadband Nepal, Broadlink Network, and Websurfer Nepal.

These service providers have not submitted the required audit reports, royalties, and RTDF contributions to the government and the NTA for several years. According to the NTA, despite repeated communications via letters, emails, and public notices, these companies have neither submitted the necessary documents nor paid their outstanding dues.

"All concerned are hereby informed to pay the remaining dues and submit the required documents as per the regulations within 15 days from the date of publication of this notice and inform the NTA accordingly," the notice reads.