R S Sharma reappointed as a Trai chairman, gets two-year extension

It was during Sharma's tenure that the telecom sector witnessed the entry of Reliance Jio and rock-bottom tariffs, forcing the industry to face severe financial stress

In a surprise move, the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) has re-appointed R S Sharma (pictured) chairman of the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (Trai). This is for the first time that any Trai chief has got an extension beyond the three-year tenure. Sharma, who was set to retire on Thursday, will now remain as chairman till September 30, 2020.
 
‘’The ACC has approved the re-appointment of Ram Sewak Sharma as chairperson, Trai, for a further period beyond August 10, 2018 up to September 30, 2020, i.e the date on which he attains the age of 65 years