Will the Minister of |
COMMUNICATIONS AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY |
be pleased to state:- |
(a) whether there has been a huge gap in the amount received from the auction of 2G spectrum and 3G spectrum in the country;
(b) if so, the details thereof and the reasons therefor;
(c) whether the CBI conducted raids in Sanchar Bhawan in connection of auction of 2G spectrum;and
(d) if so, the details therof alongwith the latest status of the CBI inquiry in this regard? |
ANSWER |
MINISTER OF THE STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF COMMUNICATIONS AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (SHRI SACHIN PILOT)
(a) & (b) No, Madam. 2G spectrum has not been auctioned so far in the country. 3G spectrum has been auctioned recently for the first time in the country.
(c) & (d) On allegation of irregularities in the award of UAS Licenses to private companies, CBI conducted a search on 22.10.2009 in some offices of DOT and has taken custody of certain files relating to policy/ allotment of UAS Licenses and spectrum. Case is still under investigation by CBI. |
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