The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India – TRAI- has released a consultation paper on Issues relating to blocking of International Mobile Equipment Identity – IMEI – for lost /stolen mobile handsets. An official release says, the mobile phone theft is a serious concern to the consumers, specially because of valuable personal data stored in it. Presently, there is no mechanism in place to block a mobile phone in case if it is lost. In order to revisit this issue the TRAI has issued this consultation paper, which brings out various issues relating to blocking of mobile handset. The consultation paper is available on TRAI website at www.trai.gov.in. Stakeholders are requested to offer their comments by 30th November, 2010 and counter comments, if any, by 7th December, 2010.