Google to temporarily restore apps after meeting Ashwini Vaishnaw

Tech giant Google on Tuesday agreed to temporarily reinstate the delisted apps of Indian companies and restore status quo after meeting Union IT minister Ashwini Vaishnaw and members of the startup community.

“In the spirit of cooperation, we are temporarily reinstating the apps of the developers with appeals pending in the Supreme Court. Google maintains its right to implement and enforce its business model, as established in various courts,” a Google spokesperson said.

The tech giant has, however, said it will begin ‘invoicing’ its full applicable services fees in the interim, but was extending payment timelines for these companies, until a resolution is achieved in courts.