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AGR case: Supreme Court fears bankruptcy proceedings may consume dues

Justice Mishra observed under the IBC spectrum trading was different from spectrum sale

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Without paying for the horse, telcos are taking a ride, said Justice Arun Mishra

Megha Manchanda New Delhi
The Supreme Court on Thursday expressed concern over adjusted gross revenue (AGR) dues melting away in bankruptcy proceedings.

“We are worried that alm­ost the entire AGR dues will be extinguished in the IBC (Inso­lvency and Bankruptcy Code) proceedings. After sale (of spec­trum), new users will exti­n­guish pending (demands for dues),” Justice Arun Mishra said. He said in case the dues were not paid, the spectrum must be surrendered.

Justice Mishra observed under the IBC spectrum trading was different from spectrum sale. 

“Without paying for the horse, telcos are taking a ride. We want to know from the Department of Telecom­munications (DoT) all details

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