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Unitech firms were ineligible for 2G licences: CBI

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IANS New Delhi
Last Updated : Nov 18 2015 | 6:32 PM IST

The CBI on Wednesday told a special court here that Unitech group's firms were ineligible and made false representations before the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) while seeking 2G spectrum licences.

Advancing final arguments in the 2G case, special public prosecutor Anand Grover told Special Judge O.P. Saini that the company knowingly and fraudulently misrepresented facts in the application forms.

The Central Bureau of Investigation chargesheet alleged that Unitech Ltd. managing director Sanjay Chandra, who is an accused in the case, conspired with others to get the 2G licences.

Chandra and Unitech Wireless (Tamil Nadu) Pvt. Ltd. have denied the allegations.

The final arguments in the case would continue on Thursday.

Former telecom minister A. Raja, DMK Rajya Sabha member Kanimozhi and others are facing trial in the 2G spectrum allocation case.

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According to the CBI, Raja was biased in allocating 2G mobile airwaves and operating licences to telecom firms, causing huge loss to the exchequer.

The court framed charges against 14 accused and three companies under various provisions of Indian Penal Code and Prevention of Corruption Act on October 22, 2011.

All accused, including Raja, are out on bail.

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First Published: Nov 18 2015 | 6:18 PM IST

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