Government yet to finalise 3G auction schedule: Telecoms minister

The government is yet to finalise the schedule for third-generation wireless spectrum auction, the telecoms minister said on Tuesday after a meeting of a ministerial panel.                                           

The auction, scheduled to begin from January 14, looks set to be delayed as the government has not issued notice inviting applications as yet.                                           

"Some of the issues between defence and the Department of Telecommunications have not been resolved. Either the (ministerial panel) chairman will decide or another round of consultation may be held," Andimuthu Raja said, when asked about a firm date for the auctions.