15. In response to the question on 'utilisation factor' for access facilitation charges/ annual operation and maintenance charges for capacity provided on IRU basis; most of the stakeholders (8 out of 11 stakeholders) commented that the 'utilisation factor' of 70% taken during the previous estimation exercise was correct and is as per the best International practices. One stakeholder has suggested a 'utilisation factor' of 50-60%. The Authority also noted that out of 8 stakeholders who supported 'utilisation factor' of 70%, 3 stakeholders are access seekers as well as OCLSs.
