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SC reserves verdict on time frame for staggered payment of telcos AGR dues

The Centre had earlier urged the top court that up to 20 years be given to telecom companies for the payment of dues in staggered manner

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2 min read Last Updated : Jul 20 2020 | 6:28 PM IST

The Supreme Court Monday said it will not hear "even for a second" arguments on re-assessment of Adjusted Gross Revenue (AGR) related dues of telecom companies which approximately run into Rs 1.6 trillion.

A bench of Justices Arun Mishra, S Abdul Nazeer and M R Shah reserved its verdict on the issue of timeline for staggered payment of AGR-related dues by telecom companies.

The Centre had earlier urged the top court that up to 20 years be given to telecom companies for the payment of dues in staggered manner.

We will not hear arguments for re-assessment (of AGR related dues)

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