The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India?s (TRAI) recommendations on the Auction of Spectrum continue to face difficulties.
After facing criticism from telecom operators, the Telecom Commission has said that it requires to obtain clarity from the regulator on certain issues.
For example, the Commission will request the regulator to explain the basis on which it recommended that only 5 MHz of airwaves be auctioned, as well as how it identified a base price for the same.
Besides, TRAI?s suggestion to make rollout obligations mandatory has also been questioned by the Commission.
Net, net, the regulator is required to revisit its recommendations and respond to the Commission?s queries within two weeks.
