TRAI Amendment Bill passed in Lok Sabha

A bill to amend the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) Act was passed in the Lok Sabha today.

The bill replaces an ordinance brought by the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) government to facilitate the appointment of Nripendra Misra as the principal secretary to Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

A 1967 batch Indian Administrative Service officer from Uttar Pradesh cadre, Mishra has served in many departments, including TRAI as its Chairman in 2006.