Jio vs incumbents: COAI likely to approach high court against CCI order

Conduct of industry body is being probed in the case

Telecom industry body COAI is likely to approach High Court against the Competition Commission of India (CCI) order probing its role as an association in the context of anti-competitive agreements.

As per the CCI order reviewed by Business Standard, in addition to incumbent telecom operators (ITOs), conduct of COAI also needs to be examined under the provisions of Section 3(3) of the Act.

When asked if COAI will appeal before the High Court against the order, Rajan S Mathews, Director General of COAI said that it is an option for them.

"It is an option, yes? Once we get the