A Raja had actual dominance in 2G spectrum case: CBI
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Continuing the ongoing final arguments in the 2G spectrum allocation case in which Raja and 16 others are facing trial, special public prosecutor
"Minister was given the full dominion on deciding policy issues and it was said that
He also cited the statement given by Raja in court saying even he had "accepted" that the cabinet minister was the final authority on any policy matter.
Grover highlighted the objective of the New Telecom Policy (NTP) of 1999 and said it was envisaged by the Centre for the interest of the public at large and the interest of consumers in particular.
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NTP 1999 was envisaged for enhanced competition in the sector which would have brought down services at affordable price, he said.
"Level-playing field and competition were the most important and crucial factor in NTP 1999," he said.
The arguments remained inconclusive and would continue on September 1.
Earlier, CBI had told the court that NTP 1999 sought to increase competitiveness and transparency in the sector.
It had said that NTP 1999 was brought in place of the telecom policy of 1994 to faciliate more competition and participation of private sector.
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CBI had earlier alleged that Raja had "misled" the then Prime Minister
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