TAIPA seeks DoT intervention to clear ₹1,500 crore from BSNL

The Tower & infrastructure Providers Association (TAIPA) has sought the Department of Telecommunications’ intervention in clearing the dues of about ₹1,500 crore owed by Bharat Sanchar Nigam Ltd (BSNL).

“The situation has become highly critical now with total outstanding dues from BSNL amounting to about ₹1,500 crore, which has been pending for long. Already the telecom industry is going through a financial crisis, this is an addition to the financial woes of the telecom IP-1 players who are working tirelessly for ensuring 24×7 connectivity across the country,” TAIPA Director-General TR Dua said in a letter to BSNL.

TAIPA, which has sought DoT’s intervention, has written the letter to BSNL Chairman and Managing Director PK Purwar.