Government Awaits Supreme Court’s Written Order in Vodafone Idea AGR Case: Report

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Telecom Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia said on Wednesday, October 29, that the government has not yet received the Supreme Court’s written order in the Vodafone Idea (Vi) adjusted gross revenue (AGR) case and will study its implications before deciding on any relief measures.

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Government Yet to Receive Written Order

“We will need to study the order to understand its implications and will wait for Vodafone Idea to apply for seeking relief,” Scindia said, according to multiple reports, including one by CNBCTV18 and Moneycontrol [1] by Danish Khan.

Officials told Moneycontrol that the Centre will decide on possible relief measures for Vodafone Idea only after examining the detailed order. “We are waiting for the Supreme Court order, which is yet to be issued. The finer details of the judgment will guide us on the course of action for any possible relief,” a senior government official was reportedly quoted in a Live Mint [2] report by Jatin Grover, adding that the written order is still awaited.

Another official reportedly said the telecom operator will have to formally communicate the kind of relief it is seeking once the court issues its directive. “The extent of any relief will depend on internal deliberations and the court’s final wording,” the official added, according to the reports [1,2].

Supreme Court AGR Verdict

On October 27, the Supreme Court allowed the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) to reassess its AGR demand from Vodafone Idea and address the company’s grievances, clarifying that the decision on relief is a policy matter for the government.