AGR Dues: Telecoms Seek Relief from Interest, Penalty
Telecom operators, including Airtel & Vodafone Idea, seek waivers on interest & penalties related to AGR dues. Supreme Court rulings impact financial stability. Government considers options.
Vodafone Idea: AGR Dues, Equity, and Government Stake
Vodafone Idea seeks AGR dues waiver, faces financial strain. Government stake could rise to 49%. Supreme Court to hear appeal. Telecom competition concerns raised. Key issues: AGR, debt, and survival.
SC deals big blow to Vodafone Idea, Airtel on AGR dues miscalculation plea
The telecom companies then took the matter to the court again, claiming there were multiple errors in calculating the AGR dues, which exceeded Rs 1 lakh crore.
SC directs IBDF to move Telecom Disputes Settlement and Appellate Tribunal against TRAI’s tariff orders
Counsels appearing for IBDF told the SC that the tariff order restricted broadcasters’ ability to provision the signals of their pay channels to Prasar Bharati thereby impinging upon their fundamental right to freedom of speech and expression as guaranteed under Article 19 (1) (a) of the Constitution.