This comes on the heels of satcom companies sharing the view of former attorney general Mukul Rohatgi, who said auction isn't the most appropriate and efficient method of resource allocation. As per Justice (retired) Radhakrishnan, when natural resources are made available to private parties for their gain, the state must endeavour to maximise its own revenue by adopting competitive means of disposal. "Any other method would be susceptible to challenge under Article 14 of the Constitution."