The position of Trai chairman is for a period of three years and is considered highly important as it regulates the country's burgeoning telecom and media (broadcasting) sectors.
At present, Trai is looking into a host of important developments, including rollout of a regulatory framework for over-the-top applications (such as social media and other websites) and net neutrality.
Khullar is seen as upfront and blunt in his views over the governance of the telecom and broadcasting sectors, but had quite a few confrontations with the government over a number of issues.
He had disagreements with the government over the effect of recent spectrum auction on the finances of telecom companies.
While the government feels that there is not much scope for an increase in tariff due to the auction, which has raked in Rs 1.1 lakh crore for the exchequer, Khullar has made a case for a tariff hike, while pointing out the high-level debt position of the telecom players.
Race hots up for new Trai chief, 77 apply - The Times of India
