Telecom operators have been submitting two separate audited details of deduction towards interconnection usage charges and roaming fee to the DoT. In one set, deductions have been claimed by telecom operators on a paid basis while on an accrual basis on the other. "DoT noticed that many Controllers of Communication Accounts have been cherry picking the figures claimed by telecom operators in their final DVRs. Vodafone Idea is staring at dues worth ₹53,000 crore, which includes up to ₹24,729 crore of spectrum dues and another ₹28,309 crore in licence fee. Thereafter notice will be sent to telecom operators for submitting appeals and documents related to claims that are not admissible," the source said.

Source: Mint February 19, 2020 12:00 UTC