[EXCLUSIVE] Centre Seeks SC Clarification: “Can Airwaves be Allocated Without Competition to Address ‘Unanticipated’ Priorities?”

Today (April 22nd), the government requested clarification from the Supreme Court regarding the allocation of airwaves administratively. This includes scenarios where competitive auctions are not held, especially in cases of unanticipated state priorities like national security or broader public interest, or when techno-economic factors prevent spectrum sale through bidding processes.