Nair was called to the CBI headquarters here and asked what was the reason for which agreement was entered with Devas Multimedia pvt limited.
He was asked whether there was proper evaluation of technical capabilities to deliver video, multimedia and information services to mobile receivers in vehicles and mobile phones via S band through G SAT and G SAT 6 A satellites. Nair was also asked whether there was consultation with other ministries like telecom before signing the agreement.
Sources said Nair has given replies to the questions which are being examined by the CBI. The contract was signed between Antrix Corporation and Devas Multimedia Private Limited on January 28, 2005 during Nair's tenure as chairman of ISRO and Secretary, Department of Space.The Antrix-Devas deal had seen early exit of Nair as Chairman of ISRO.