<h1>Spectrum allocation policy upheld as licences issued under first-come-first-served regime; Government denies finance minister culpability.</h1> The statement defends the Government's longstanding spectrum allocation policy under the Unified Access Service Licence regime, describing licences as issued on a first-come-first-served basis with a uniform entry fee, notes DoT relied on TRAI recommendations and maintained the entry fee despite Ministry of Finance queries, rejects allegations of Finance Minister involvement in fixing fees or issuing Letters of Intent, and states implementation irregularities are under formal investigation and must be resolved by courts.