New Delhi, Oct. 13 -- The Supreme Court on Monday again deferred hearing Vodafone Idea Ltd's plea seeking a waiver on its adjusted gross revenue (AGR) dues to the government. The matter will now be taken up by the court when it reopens after Diwali.

The court will remain closed on account of Diwali from 20-25 October.

The matter pertains to Vodafone Idea filing a petition last month challenging the Department of Telecommunications's (DoT) demand for an additional Rs.9,450 crore towards AGR dues.

India's third-largest telecom operator has also sought waiver of interest and penalties on its dues, arguing that the disputed components of the dues have not yet been finalised.

The case was deferred for hearing after Solicitor General Tushar...