TAIPEI (Taiwan News) – Two opposition parties will work together to launch a special legislative investigation committee and examine allegations made against Mirror TV, reports said Wednesday (March 27).

The application process of the television company has been mired in accusations of government favoritism and illegal practices, catching current and former executives, and investors in legal battles.

Previous attempts by the Legislative Yuan to form an investigative committee failed because the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) used its majority to block the proposals. As no single party now holds a majority in the new Legislature since taking office Feb. 1, the Kuomintang (KMT) and Taiwan People’s Party (TPP) joined forces to push through their version of the committee, the China Times reported.

The DPP had wanted two lawmakers to head the committee, but the KMT and TPP agreed Wednesday there should be only one convener. The group will be able to function until at least May 31, with extensions possible.

DPP lawmakers also objected to inclusion of the term “malpractice.” A majority on the Transportation Committee later agreed with the DPP objections, reasoning that the fact an investigation had already been launched meant there was something wrong with the Mirror TV deal.

In the end, the Transportation Committee voted eight against seven to name TPP Legislator Lin Kuo-cheng (林國成) as the sole convener for the investigative group. Meetings are only possible with one-third of the members present, with decisions to be taken by a majority, with at least three members present.

The rules for the review group also allow for closed-door meetings. The committee can also invite government officials to testify, and they can only refuse with a valid reason.