SC asks Centre to clarify stand on why Reliance Jio be not asked to pay AGR related dues

NEW DELHI: With differences cropping up between two ministries, the Supreme Court on Monday asked Centre to clarify its stand on why Reliance Jio, which is earning revenue by sharing Reliance Communication’s (RCom) spectrum be not asked to pay the Adjusted Gross Revenue (AGR) related dues to the government.

The Centre told the top court there is a difference of opinion between two of its ministers (Department of Telecommunication and Ministry of Corporate Affairs) on the issue of sale of spectrum during insolvency proceedings.