Since the 3g auctions were held in 2010, but 2g spectrum was given in 2008, the time value of loss of spectrum is not rs. Raja sold licenses 2g spectrum to a handful of arbitrarily selected 120 out of 575 companies in january 2008 at a bargain basement 2001 price. Apr 30, 2012 media coverage of the report and license allocation, hyped as the 2g scam, was followed by public outrage and protests. Supreme court judgment 2g case blogs, comments and archive news on. The benefits of technology neutral spectrum licences.
Introduction ofcom is currently considering how to implement liberalisation of 2g spectrum in the uk. These spectrumairwaves are licensed by the government. It enables mobile operators to refarm spectrum used for gsm 2g or 3g to 4g and 5g at a pace thats driven by market demand. The spectral efficiency of 4g coupled with mimo is such that refarming 850 mhz or 900 mhz spectrum from 2g to 4g with 4x4mimo delivers a 15fold increase in mobile data capacity.
Pages in category 2g spectrum case the following 23 pages are in this category, out of 23 total. While the special cbi judge op saini has acquitted all the accused in the 2g scam case, find out 10 things to know about the fraud that costed. A brief summary of the status of the 2 g spectrum scam in. Operators face the difficult task of predicting the point at which the value of refarming the 2g.
Operator as dilemma operator a was the second mobile licensee in country. This case study has been prepared by dr maria maher, a nera senior consultant. The delhi high court on tuesday declined a cbi application seeking an early hearing of its appeal against former telecom minister a. Operator as dilemma operator a was the second mobile licensee in country x, but it failed to acquire a 3g license, so it had to operate. Mobile and allied networks work on specific frequencies allotted to each operator in a band of frequencies known as a spectrum. A brief summary of the status of the 2 g spectrum scam in india. The 2g spectrum scam in india case solution, in 2008, the supreme court of india, the 2g spectrum licenses issued to many local and international companies because of the great injuries ministry revok. A delhi court on thursday acquitted all accused, including former telecom minister a. The 2g supreme court judgment the centre for internet. The cancellation of telecom licences by the supreme court in 2012 in the 2g case prompted the key stakeholders the government and telecom operators to revamp the way the telecom sector functioned in india, especially how airwaves were offered to operators. The 2g spectrum scam in india case solution,telenors dilemma. Any particular mobile network will operate only on the frequencies its been allotted. Pdf mobile network planing process case study 3g network.
The verdict was pronounced by the special cbi court in new delhi. A special cbi court acquitted all 17 accused in the case relating to irregularities in the allocation of 2g spectrum. The 2g spectrum scandal involved officials in the government of india illegally undercharging mobile telephone companies for frequency allocation licenses, which they would use to create 2g subscriptions for cell phones. Spectralefficiency of 3g and 2g are comparable, and therefore, concluded that 3g price should be the currentpricefor 2g spectrum in 2010. Dec 21, 2017 prosecution miserably failed to prove any charge. Auditing2g spectrum scam 1 2g spectrum scam a case study. Most of us know the following with reference to the 2 gspectrum scam. Mobile network planing process case study 3g network. At the same time, conventional voice services are being commoditized, resulting in stable or declining voice arpu.
Bjp leader subramanian swamy, the man who exposed the multicrore 2g spectrum allocation scam, on thursday said the government must immediately file an appeal against the acquittal of. The 2g spectrum scam in india case study solution, in 2008 the supreme court of india has canceled the 2g spectrum licenses with many local and international companies because of serious irregularities in t. A case that changed the course of indian political history. Regretting that the case before the trial court had not culminated in conviction of the accused, mehta said it was very unfortunate that the high court is now required to consider appeal against their acquittal. Heres a chronology of events leading to the verdict. Auditing2g spectrum scam 1 2g spectrum scam a case. Decommissioning 2g and 3g will force operators to share networks at a national scale. The 2g spectrum case was an alleged scam that the politicians and private officials under the united progressive alliance coalition government in india were accused of committing. The 2g spectrum scam in india case solution, in 2008, the supreme court of india has revoked the licenses of 2g spectrum issued to many local and international companies due to significant violations. What subramanian swamy, the man who exposed the 2g case, said. Quashing of 2g spectrum licences on february 20, 2012, the supreme court of india delivered a judgement on a pil directly related to the 2g spectrum scam. The 2g spectrum scam in india excel file, subjects covered strategy by sanjeev prashar, adeshwar raja balaji pras, v. Where pre5g can win in fixed broadband pre5g fiber cable, dsl fiber. Raja and others acquittal in the 2g spectrum allocation case.
But in case of mobilewireless communications, airwaves are used instead of wires. The trial in 2g spectrum scam, which cost thethen upa. Executive summary 2 the benefits of technology neutral spectrum licences. He reduces the deadline of application of 2g spectrum 01. Former telecom minister a raja, one of the accused in the 2g spectrum scam cases, at patiala house courts in new delhi on.
The 2g spectrum scam in india case study solution, in 2008 the supreme court of india revoked the 2g spectrum licences issued to a lot of local and international firms by the telecom ministry due to serious. The 2g spectrum scam in india xls file, telenors dilemma. Dec 21, 2017 a delhi court on thursday acquitted all accused, including former telecom minister a. The case was investigated by the central bureau of investigation which filed an 80,000 page chargesheet before the trial court. Presentation on 2g spectrum authorstream presentation. The special court has deferred hearing on the final judgment in the cases till december 5. In doing so, he not only violated the law, committed several improprieties, but caused a loss to the exchequer of at least rs 40,000 crore. Posted on march 11, 20 march 11, 20 by theconsiglieres. Since 3g spectrum is three times more efficient than 2g, the loss is further down to rs. On the 2nd of february 2012, the supreme court of india, in response to a public interest litigation pil, cancelled all 122 telecom licenses granted in 2008 and directed that the spectrum linked with these licenses be. Ht case study on the supreme court ruling on the 2g spectrum scam. It was claimed that the magnitude of the scam was 2,867,800,000,000 rupee. Delhi high court refuses early hearing of cbi plea in 2g. The loss and the cost according to various methods, the presumptive loss in the spectrum allocation was in the range of rs 58,000 crore and rs 1.
The 2g spectrum scam in india case analysis, telenors dilemma. Raja and dmk rajya sabha member kanimozhi in the 2g spectrum allocation case. Spectrum is a scarce resource and efficient use of spectrum is one of the key objectives of spectrum management. In normal basic telephone service, a pair of wires is used for communication. The 2g spectrum case was an alleged scam that the politicians and private officials under the. Telecom minister a raja leaves after a hearing in the 2g spectrum allocation scam case at patiala court. Supreme court judgment 2g case latest breaking news, pictures, videos, and special reports from the economic times. Decommissioning 2g and 3g will force operators to share. Telenors dilemma the 2g spectrum scam in india case solution. Ofcom published a consultation in september 2007 which included a proposal that the existing holders of 900mhz spectrum o2 and vodafone should be.
Former telecom minister a raja, one of the accused in the 2g spectrum scam cases, at patiala house courts in new delhi on tuesday. Former telecom minister a raja, rajya sabha mp kanimozhi and 15 other accused have been acquitted in the 2g spectrum scam case on thursday. At present the 2 g spectrum scam is the hot case going on in indian political stage. Only when the comptroller and auditor general of india in a report quantified and pegged the scam loss to rs.
If you have opted to buy the pdf version of the case study, you will receive a link to download the file, after the transaction is successfully completed. Nov 18, 2017 watch this video to know about the independent indias biggest political scam 2g spectrum scandal which led the downfall of upa ii. The 2g spectrum scam in india case study solution, telenors dilemma. Dot press release on 10 january 2008 regarding issuing lois pdf press release. Declaring the allotment of spectrum as unconstitutional and arbitrary, the court quashed all 122 licences issued in 2008 by the then minister for communications and it, a. In year 2008 the supreme court of india issued by the telecom ministry due to grave infractions in the granting process to a lot of local and international commerce. Dec 21, 2017 former telecom minister a raja and m kanimozhi of the dmk were among 17 people acquitted today in the 2g scam, one of indias biggest corruption scandals. Scribd is the worlds largest social reading and publishing site. France began to think about the process of refarming 2g spectrum as far back as 2001, at the time of its first 3g award. Cag report on 2g scam here are some of the points made by the cag report. Cong claims vindication, bjp says its no badge of honour the verdict in the 2g spectrum scam case. Case study on the supreme court ruling on the 2g spectrum scam in 2008, the central government of india granted 122 telecom.
A chronology of what is known to be indias biggest scam while dmk supporters and congress leaders hailed the decision, the bjp appeared standoffish over the courts verdict. Media coverage of the report and license allocation, hyped as the 2g scam, was followed by public outrage and protests. He was one of the main person who was charged in the 2g scam case. The 2g spectrum scandal involved officials in the government of india illegally. Watch this video to know about the independent indias biggest political scam 2g spectrum scandal which led the downfall of upa ii. What subramanian swamy, the man who exposed the 2g case, said about the verdict the then prime minister angle the court observed issue of grant of licences and issuance of letter of. On nov 28, 2011, kanimozhi was granted bail by the delhi high court in the 2g case. What subramanian swamy, the man who exposed the 2g case. Former telecom minister a raja and m kanimozhi of the dmk were among 17 people acquitted today in the 2g scam, one of indias biggest corruption scandals. A brief summary of the status of the 2 g spectrum scam.