Question : REFUND OF SPECTRUM COST



(a) whether the Government has taken any decision on refunding of difference in spectrum cost to telecom operators;

(b) if so, the details thereof; and

(c) if not, the present status in this regard?

Answer given by the minister


THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF COMMUNICATIONS AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (SHRI MILIND DEORA)

(a) & (b) Set off has been provided to the following telecom operators who participated and won spectrum in the auction held during November, 2012 and March, 2013. Set off is not in the nature of refund as it was allowed only in case of participation and winning of spectrum in the auctions.

Sl. No.	Name of Company	Set off Amount	(Rs. in Crores)
1	M/s Telewings Communication Services Pvt. Ltd.(TCSPL)	1658.57
2	M/s Videocon Telecommunication Ltd. (VTL)	1506.82
3	M/s Sistema Shyam Teleservices Lts. (SSTL)	1626.32
4	M/s idea Cellular Ltd.	684.59

(c) Does not arise, in view of (a) & (b) above.