TDSAT stays Trai's directions to Voda Idea, Airtel to stop priority service

Trai can proceed with the inquiry and pass final orders in accordance with law at the earliest, says TDSAT

The Telecom Disputes Settlement and Appellate Tribunal (TDSAT) on Friday decided to stay the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (Trai)'s decision to halt priority service tariff plans by Vodafone Idea and Bharti Airtel.

The tribunal's decision provides a temporary relief for Vodafone Idea Ltd (VIL).

In its order on Friday, the tribunal said it would be open for Trai to proceed with the inquiry and pass final orders in accordance with law at the earliest after ensuring that requirements of natural justice are satisfied and VIL is given opportunity to explain any alleged contravention of extant directions of the