DoT moves SC against merger of Airtel with Tata Tele arm

NEW DELHI: The department of telecommunications (DoT) has moved the Supreme Court against the telecom tribunal’s decision that mandated it to clear the merger deal between Bharti Airtel and the consumer mobility business of Tata Teleservices.

DoT has sought dues worth over Rs 8,000 crore on account of one-time spectrum charges (OTSC) and said in its appeal to the apex court that the demand was based on the licence conditions, said people aware of the developments. The appeal was filed last week and hearing has been set for November 15.