Question : AIRWAVE SURCHARGE FROM TELECOM OPERATORS

(a) whether the Telecom Panel suggests to levy $5.2 billion surcharge on airwaves held by telecom operators;

(b) if so, the details thereof;

(c) the reaction of the Government thereto; and

(d) the present status of the suggestion made by the panel?

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

(a) No, Madam.

(b) to (d) Do not arise in view of above.