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1. NMIMS MPSTME
COI PRESENTATION
Samarth Bansal F001
Prateek Barve F003
Manan Bhatt F006

3. Introduction
• It was said to be the biggest scam in the history
of independent.
• The times magazine called it the second biggest
instance of abuse of executive power- just
below the Richards Nixon Watergate scandal.

4. History of 2g scam
• 10 or so years back the murmurs of wrongdoing were heard
and the government called for an immediate investigation
• The transmission of the data was too complex subject for
public comprehension
• Only the comptroller and Auditor general of India in a report
stated the loss of 1.76 lac cr which too shape- The 2g scam
• The report was investigated and filed a 80000 chargesheet
before the trial court

5. 2G SPECTRUM
• AUGUST 2007:- Process of allotment of 2G Spectrum along with
UAS Licences initiated by Department of Telecom (DoT)
• 02 November 2007:-PM writes to Raja to ensure fair licence
allocation and proper revision of fee. Raja writes to PM allegedly rejecting
many of his recommendations..
• 22 November 2007 :- Finance Ministry writes to DoT raising concerns
over the procedure adopted.

6. CONTINUED...
• 10 JANUARY 2008 :- DoT decides to issue licences on first—
come—first—serve basis (FCFS), and advances cut—off date to
September 25 2008
• .
• 04 MAY 2009 :- NGO Telecom Watchdog complains to the Central
Vigilance Commission (CVC) on the illegalities in the 2G spectrum
allocation to Loop Telecom.
• 21 OCTOBER 2010:- Scam is found out and investigation begins
CBI files FIR against “unknown officers of DoT and unknown private
persons/ companies and others“.

7. What is 2g Spectrum
Scam
• On November 16th 2010 the Auditing general of India and the
comptroller(CAG) came out with its report and issued the
liecense and allocation of 2g spectrum scam-by Department
of telecom
• Then the CAG headed by Vinod Rai, revealed 2g license
causing a loss of 1.76 lac cr
• The license was issued to ineligible applicants who
deliberately supressed fact and disclosed incomplete
information.

8. • The CAG reported that the license owners in turnsold
significant stakes to Indian/Foreign companies at high
premium at a short period of time
• The premium earned by these new entrants to the
telecom sector was estimated to be the true value of
the spectrum.
• In a free and fair bidding process, these profits should
have accrued to the public exchequer.
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9. The Allegations
The telecom ministry under A Raja changed rules and eligibility criteria
several times in the run-up to auction.
The cut-off date of the auction was advanced by the ministry.
The ministry issued licenses on a distorted First Come First Served
(FCFS) Policy and that too at 2001 prices, not at 2008 prices.
Officials at the ministry allegedly shut counters to physically block
selected telecom companies from entering the fray.
Telecom Minister Raja acted against the advice of TRAI, Law Ministry,
Finance Ministry.

10. MAIN PEOPLE
ACCUSED IN
SCAM

11. A. Raja
Political career: Four-time MP from DMK , former
Union Minister, dalit face of the party
Charges: Criminal breach of trust by a public servant
(section 409), criminal conspiracy (Section 120-B),
cheating (Section 420) and forgery (Sections 468
and 471); booked under the Prevention of Corruption
Act for accepting illegal gratification.
Status: Arrested and on bail

12. M. K. Kanimozhi
Political career: Daughter of five-time CM of Tamil
Nadu M. Karunanidhi. Rajya Sabha MP from DMK
Charges: Criminal conspiracy to cause criminal
breach of trust by a public servant and criminal
conspiracy (Section 120-B), cheating (Section 420)
and forgery (Sections 468 and 471), and booked under
the Prevention of Corruption Act.
Status: Arrested and on bail

13. Siddharth Behura
Position: Telecom Secretary when the licenses were
granted and A Raja's close aide
Charges: Criminal breach of trust by a public servant
(Section 409), criminal conspiracy (Section 120-B),
cheating (Section 420) and forgery (Sections 468 and
471); booked under the Prevention of Corruption Act
for accepting illegal gratification.
Status: Arrested and on bail

14. RK Chandolia
Position: Former Telecom Minister A Raja's erstwhile
private secretary, a 1984 batch IES officer.
Charges: Criminal conspiracy to cause criminal breach
of trust by a public servant, criminal conspiracy
(Section 120 B), cheating (Section 420) and forgery
(Sections 468 and 471); booked under the Prevention of
Corruption Act[28].
Status: Arrested and on bail

15. Others Accused
Unitech chief Sanjay Chandra and DB Realty founder Vinod
Goenka: chargesheeted for cheating and conspiracy.
Three senior executives of Anil Ambani controlled DAG,
Gautam Doshi, Hari Nair and Surendra Pipara.
Former telecom secretary Sidharth Behura, who allegedly
shut counters to physically block other telecom companies,
and Raja's Personal Secretary RK Chandolia.

17. The Quantum of loss

19. BIBLIOGRAPHY
● https://www.news18.com/news/immersive/2g-scam-explained.html
● www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Delhi/a...2g-spectrum-
scam.../article22121626.ece
● https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/info-tech/2g-
scam...of.../article9998665.ece
● https://www.businesstoday.in/sectors/telecom/2g-
scam...a...spectrum/.../266449.html