Subsequently, this was raised by 10 percent based on increased subscriber base, but did not hike it from Rs.1,651 crore.

'If TRAI tomorrow comes with a new entry fee, we will have no problem. It can suo motu look into the hike in the entry fee,' Raja said.

Regarding the last application date being advanced to Sep 25, 2007, from Oct 1, 2007, he said it was to have 'reasonable restrictions on the huge flow of applications' that the date was rolled back.

Unsatisfied with the minister's answers, the opposition parties, including the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the Left parties, staged a walk-out from the house.