New Delhi, Aug. 19 -- The government has asked telecom service providers (TSPs) to put in place measures to prevent individuals from obtaining mobile connections beyond the permitted limit of nine connections, with a new system coming into effect from Monday next.

The Ministry of Communications and the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) in a circular that telecom companies will have to identify subscribers who seek a new mobile connection after reaching the maximum number allowed in their name.

Under the instructions, TSPs will initially be allowed to identify such subscribers on a post-facto basis, meaning the checks can be carried out one day after the mobile connection is enrolled.

However, the government has directed telecom co...