Government can’t take suo motu action to revive telecom sector: Piyush Goyal

NEW DELHI: Commerce and Industry minister Piyush Goyal Monday ruled out any suo motu or practive support to the ailing telecom sector but said that the government is in continuous discussions with the industry.

“Government proactively or suo motu cannot take an action on this (AGR) but I assure you that we are in continuous dialogue,” Goyal said, and added that the revenue issue pertains to the top court and the industry.

The matter regarding AGR dues, according to Goyal, is a matter between the Supreme Court and the industry.