DoT may approach LawMin for clarity on spectrum allocation to entities

The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) may seek the law ministry's opinion over spectrum allocation to enterprises for rolling out private captive networks, the Economic Times reported.

The DoT will likely enquire on whether the spectrum is to be given administratively or through auction. 

In June 2022, the Union Cabinet approved direct allocation to enterprises but did not specify the process for distribution. 

DoT officials will ask for clarity from the law ministry on the same. Quoting an official, the report said that the department is seeking clarity as it doesn't want to go against the 2012 Supreme Court order on