Mumbai, Oct. 13 -- The matter will now be heard on October 27. The adjournment came after Solicitor General Tushar Mehta, appearing for the government, sought more time. This is the fourth time the hearing has been deferred.

VIL has challenged the Department of Telecommunications' (DoT) fresh demand of Rs 5,606 crore for the financial year 2016-17.

The company has requested the DoT to re-assess and reconcile all AGR dues up to FY 2016-17 in line with the Deduction Verification Guidelines issued on February 3, 2020.

Earlier, the government had informed the court that efforts were underway to reach a resolution with the company.

Vodafone Idea faces AGR dues of around Rs 83,400 crore, with annual obligations of nearly Rs 18,000 crore kic...