Raja, Behura and Chandolia were at the core of the 2G case: CBI to Delhi Court

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has informed a Delhi Court that A. Raja, former Minister of Telecommunications and IT, R.K. Chandolia, Raja?s former private secretary and Siddharth Behura, former secretary, Department of Telecommunications (DoT) were at the core of the conspiracy and therefore stand on a different footing from those granted bail in 2G spectrum case.

Special Public Prosecutor U.U. Lalit informed designated CBI Judge O.P. Saini that, “The core sector of conspiracy comprises these three gentlemen (Raja, Behura and Chandolia) and they fall in the same category which is different from others who are granted bail. These three gentlemen (Raja, Behura and Chandolia) are on a different footing. It will be unrealistic to draw parity with those released on bail.?

The CBI?s stand came in response to Chandolia?s bail request. Opposing this, Lalit said he had “modified and altered” the cut-off dates for applying for the Unified Access Services Licences (UASL) which benefited private companies.

“Chandolia is referred to as the key person as far as altering the cut-off date and shuffling the priority of applicants is concerned. He also played a key role in designing the manner in which the letters of intent were being distributed,” Lalit said.