The DOT is proposing to order one-time spectrum charges for all GSM telecom operators with effect from 1 January 2013 as per the earlier cabinet decision. The total amount thus collected is expected to come to Rs. 24,989 crore out of which the private companies share will be Rs. 13,171 crore. BSNL and MTNL together have to pay Rs. 11,818 crore. It is expected that the Government may find out some way to waive the same. The Joint Forum has already demanded that BSNL and MTNL should not be charged with the one-time spectrum charges.