<h1>Telecom operator seeks quashing of Rs 5,606 crore AGR demand for 2016-17 and reassessment under Deduction Verification Guidelines</h1> The Supreme Court will likely hear on October 6 a telecom operator's plea seeking quashing of an additional adjusted gross revenue (AGR) demand of Rs 5,606 crore for FY 2016-17 and a direction that the regulator comprehensively re-assess AGR dues up to 2016-17 in line with Deduction Verification Guidelines (Feb 3, 2020). The government, which holds significant equity in the operator, told the court it is exploring a resolution. The filing follows earlier rulings that upheld final AGR liabilities, refused review of alleged calculation errors, and allowed a staggered payment framework with later rule changes narrowing AGR scope.