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The Supreme Court on Monday again deferred the hearing on Vodafone Idea Ltd.'s plea challenging the duplication of AGR dues. The matter will be heard after the Diwali holidays on Oct. 27.

Representing the government, Solicitor General Tushar Mehta requested more time. To this, Chief Justice BR Gavai said the matter will be taken up after the court reopens.

In September, the troubled carrier sought a waiver of penalty and interest on adjusted gross revenue demand of Rs 9,450 crore in its petition. The company has challeged the additional AGR demand issued by the Department of Telecommunications, which was pending until the financial year 2019.

The company argued that the demand goes

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