Tata Communications Limited v. BSNL
Case brief
What is this about?
In a dispute between Tata Communications and Bharat Sanchar Nigam over interconnection charges and demand notices, the Tribunal addressed limitation periods, the effect of prior settlements, and the claim of interest. The Court held that payments made under protest pending CDR reconciliation cannot attract interest, and no interest is due on unpaid invoices or claims devoid of substantiating records. Unopposed or un-cross-examined testimony was deemed admitted. Petitioner relief was partially allowed, excluding interest on specific components.
What did the court decide?
Petition allowed in part. Petitioner entitled to recover sum of Rs.9,63,782/- subject to CDR verification; Respondent barred from raising claims for settled periods; rejection of Respondent's claim for interest on amounts paid under protest or lacking invoice proof; unopposed evidence deemed admitted.