AGR: Will send all Telco MDs to jail - Supreme Court


New Delhi, Mar 18 (IANS): The Supreme Court on Wednesday came down heavily on Telcos, the government and even the media as it said no further objection to its adjusted gross revenue (AGR) order will be allowed against the payable dues.

The apex court noted that the same government that had fought tooth and nail, and suggested penalty during arguments earlier was now wishing to do away with the interest. "If reassessment is permitted - it is fraud on this court," Justice Arun Mishra said and added he cannot begin a thrid round of litigation and asked the Centre who has permitted "self assessment of dues".

This was after the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) on Monday moved the Supreme Court seeking its approval for a 20-year window for payment of around Rs 1.47 lakh crore AGR dues, as adverse functioning of the telecom firms could put a negative impact on the economy and consumers across the country.

The DOT demand has been confirmed by this court, Justice Mishra said on Wednesday and asked "how can there be self assessment. This cannot be allowed when the Supreme Court clearly spells out the dues."

Justice Mishra also said: "This is a question of apex court prestige 'Do companies feel they are more powerful on earth?" in one of the strong observation made by the court on the AGR issue.

"All the newspapers are trying to influence courts. All the companies are trying to influence us through the media," said Justice Arun Mishra.

The top court said: "We will call all MDs of the telecom companies and send them to jail from here."

The court said it will consider a government rescue plan for telecom companies in AGR case on next hearing which will be after two weeks.

 

 

  

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  • AM, Mangalore

    Wed, Mar 18 2020

    Courage and determination of the Judges will deliver fair Judgement. If everything goes in favor of the Govt then why the judiciary should function? Then I think there is no any job for judges. Everybody can nominate for RAJYA SABHA

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  • Sadiq, Mangalore, KSA

    Wed, Mar 18 2020

    Nirbhaya s convicts lawyer AP Singh will fight with them...Before sending jail they will join BJP

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  • francis lobo, Mangalore

    Wed, Mar 18 2020

    Where he will be transferred next?

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  • Aravind Shetty, Mangalore/Riyadh

    Wed, Mar 18 2020

    For sure to Pakistan's supreme court but there is still a chance if he give verdict favour of Modi, he will be transferred to Rajya Sabha.

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  • James, Bendur

    Wed, Mar 18 2020

    By end of 2020 all telecom companies will go bankrupt and vanish from India leaving only Jio to serve and mint money.

    Unemployment will hit all time high. Private banks are going bankrupt.

    Corona has shut down the entire world. Stock market sensex will fall below 10k level.

    Modi.. Modi... Modi...😥😥😥😥 what about $5 trillion????

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  • Alwin, Mangalore

    Wed, Mar 18 2020

    Good move of SC in upholding justice equal to all

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