After Airtel and Voda, Tata Tele moves SC seeking AGR dues recalculation

The developments come at a time when the deadline for payment of the first installment of AGR dues is nearing - March 31, 2021.

Tata Teleservices on Monday filed a petition with the Supreme Court stating that there were “mathematical errors” in the calculations of the Department of Telecommunications as far as the adjusted gross revenue (AGR) dues were concerned.

This development comes close on the heels of Bharti Airtel and Vodafone Idea petitioning the apex court over the same issues.

Tata Teleservices has AGR dues of Rs 16,798 crore and has paid Rs 4,197 crore so far.

Vodafone Idea estimates its dues to be at Rs 21,533 crore, as against DoT’s calculation of Rs 58,254 crore.

According to DoT’s notice, VIL’s dues stand