Q. With reference to Telecom Regulatory Authority of India, consider the following statements:
1.It is a statutory body.
2.It regulates telecom services including fixation/revision of tariffs for telecom services.
Which of the statements given above is/are incorrect?
Answer: D
Notes:
- Statement 1 is correct: The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) was established on 20th February, 1997 by the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India Act, 1997.
- Statement 2 is correct:
Objectives of TRAI:
TRAI’s mission is to create and nurture conditions for growth of telecommunications in the country.
TRAI regulates telecom services including fixation/revision of tariffs for telecom services which were earlier vested in the Central Government.
It also aims to provide a fair and transparent policy environment which promotes a level playing field and facilitates fair competition.
