(a) whether the Telecom Engineering Centre(TEC) constituted for allotment of spectrum has
taken itself out from spectrum allotment;
(b) if so, the reasons therefor;
(c) whether the Government has framed any policy to ensure fair and transparent allotment of
spectrum; and
(d) if so, the details thereof?
THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF COMMUNICATIONS AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
(DR. SHAKEEL AHMAD)
(a) & (b) The spectrum allotment for all wireless users in the country is carried out by
Wireless Planning & Coordination (WPC) Wing of Department of Telecommunications,Ministry of
Communications & IT, as the national nodal spectrum management agency.Hence, the question of
Telecom Engineering Centre (TEC) taking itself out from spectrum allotment,does not arise.
(c) & (d) The initial spectrum for public mobile telecom services is allotted in
accordance with the provisions of the telecom service license agreement. The criteria for
allotment of additional spectrum are framed taking into account various related aspects,
including studies carried out by TEC.