NEW DELHI: The telecom tribunal TDSAT
has set aside BSNL's demand of nearly Rs 33 lakh as port charges
against Vodafone, asking the state-run company to refund the amount
already paid by the private operator along with 12% interest. The
tribunal also directed the PSU to pay Rs 50,000 as litigation cost to
Vodafone.
To avoid being disconnected from BSNL's network, Vodafone had already paid some portions of the three bills of Rs 24.69 lakh, Rs 4.9 lakh and Rs 2.8 lakh in July 2011 for its Maharashtra circle.
"The impugned demands cannot be sustained. They are set aside accordingly. Respondent ( BSNL) is hereby directed to refund the amount deposited by the petitioner (Vodafone) on the threat of disconnection with interest at the rate of 12% per annum from the date on which they are deposited till the date of actual refund ... petitioner shall be entitled to costs. Advocate's fee is quantified at Rs 50,000." said the tribunal.
To avoid being disconnected from BSNL's network, Vodafone had already paid some portions of the three bills of Rs 24.69 lakh, Rs 4.9 lakh and Rs 2.8 lakh in July 2011 for its Maharashtra circle.
"The impugned demands cannot be sustained. They are set aside accordingly. Respondent ( BSNL) is hereby directed to refund the amount deposited by the petitioner (Vodafone) on the threat of disconnection with interest at the rate of 12% per annum from the date on which they are deposited till the date of actual refund ... petitioner shall be entitled to costs. Advocate's fee is quantified at Rs 50,000." said the tribunal.
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