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Balance AGR dues of telcos pegged at Rs 1,30,440 crore: Govt in Lok Sabha

On speculations regarding shutting down of Vodafone Idea, Dhotre said no such information is available with the government

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In case of Reliance Jio, the payment of Rs 195.18 crore received and exceeded dues of Rs 60.52 crore | File Photo

Press Trust of India New Delhi
The government has received Rs 15,896.5 crore payment from telecom companies towards AGR liabilities, placing the remaining dues at Rs 1,30,440.4 crore, the Lok Sabha was informed on Wednesday.

To another question on whether the government intends to propose a plan for future development in the telecom sector in view of the huge Adjusted Gross Revenue (AGR) fees required to be paid by telcos, Minister of State for Communications, Sanjay Dhotre said there is "no such plan at present".

On speculations regarding shutting down of Vodafone Idea, Dhotre said no such information is available with the government.

On whether the government proposes to

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