(a) the impact of the levy of spectrum charges on BSNL;
(b) whether the Government proposes to further the extension of waiver of spectrum charges to BSNL; and
(c) if so, the details thereof?
(a) the impact of the levy of spectrum charges on BSNL;
(b) whether the Government proposes to further the extension of waiver of spectrum charges to BSNL; and
(c) if so, the details thereof?
THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF COMMUNICATIONS AND
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (DR. SHAKEEL AHMAD)
(a) Spectrum charges are charges on account of spectrum allotted to BSNL. Spectrum
is a scarce natural resource and has to be paid for by all telecom service providers.
BSNL paid Rs. 334.06 crore in the year 2005-06 towards Spectrum Charges.
(b) No, Sir.
(c) Does not arise in view of (b) above.