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title: "Are there penalties for non-DLT compliant messages?"
description: "Yes. As per TRAI rules, sending non-compliant SMS can result in: - **Rejection of SMS** - **Temporary suspension of SMS services** - **Hefty penalties imposed on the Principal Entity (Business)** ### More Related Articles - [Do Message Templates expire?](https://www.smsgatewaycenter.com/blog/kb/do-message-templates-expire/) -…"
url: "https://www.smsgatewaycenter.com/blog/kb/are-there-penalties-for-non-dlt-compliant-messages/"
updated: "2025-08-25"
category: Bulk SMS / Message Templates
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# Are there penalties for non-DLT compliant messages?

Yes. As per TRAI rules, sending non-compliant SMS can result in:

- **Rejection of SMS**
- **Temporary suspension of SMS services**
- **Hefty penalties imposed on the Principal Entity (Business)**

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