DoT to seek legal clarity on scope of Vodafone Idea AGR relief

New Delhi: The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) will seek clarity from solicitor general Tushar Mehta on the Supreme Court order on telecom operator Vodafone Idea concerning the adjusted gross revenue (AGR) relief matter and proceed on the basis of the advice of the law officer, said officials. There is ambiguity over whether the relief pertains only to additional demand of ₹9,000 crore or it includes old AGR dues.

“The DoT will seek clarity from the solicitor general and depending on the reply, a decision will be taken around the next steps,” said an official, who did not wish to be identified.