AGR: Voda pays Rs 3,354 cr; SC dismisses plea against one-time spectrum fee

The DoT has sought to levy a one-time spectrum charge over 6.2 MHz held by the telco

Vodafone Idea on Monday paid a further amount of Rs 3,354 crore to the DoT as the balance part of principal amount towards adjusted gross revenue (AGR) liabilities. Earlier, the Supreme Court dismissed a petition filed by the company against the levy of one-time spectrum charges by the government.

The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) had sought to levy a one-time spectrum charge over 6.2 MHz held by the telecom service provider.

Senior advocate Abhishek Manu Singhvi, appearing for Vodafone, told a bench of Justice Arun Mishra and Justice MR Shah that the charges are related to the adjusted