The Supreme Court on Friday scheduled a hearing for Friday, September 26 on a plea filed by Vodafone Idea (Vi), challenging fresh Adjusted Gross Revenue (AGR) demands raised by the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) for the financial period up to FY 2016-17.

DoT had issued a fresh AGR demand of Rs 9,450 crore, which Vi reportedly contends includes “already settled or duplicate claims.” The case holds significant implications for the telecom sector and the survival of Vodafone Idea, in which the government also holds an equity stake.

Court presses for closure

Earlier, the bench led by Chief Justice of India BR Gavai, along with Justices K Vinod Chandran and NV Anjaria, had emphasised the need to end the prolonged dispute. "There has to be some finality to the proceedings," the bench

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