BSNL rejects private providers’ claims

Bharat Sanchar Nigam Ltd (BSNL) has rubbished the claims made by private cellphone operators that the state-owned telecom service provider was using illegal means to continue disconnections, despite orders from the Telecom Dispute Settlement and Appellate Tribunal (TDSAT).

In a press statement issued on Thursday, BSNL said, “Private operators are supposed to pay the interconnect usage charges (IUC) as per the agreement. Instead of clearing the dues, these operators are making false propaganda against BSNL.”
BSNL (Pune) principal general manager, VK Mahendra, said they have not received any order from Mumbai and Delhi to
restore services.