SHYAM TELELINK LTD. vs UNION OF INDIA

The Supreme Court, while hearing an appeal under Section 18(1) of the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India Act, 1997, upheld the dismissal of Petition No.24/2001 by the Telecom Dispute Settlement and Appellate Tribunal. The Court found that the appellant, Shyam Telelink Ltd., had accepted the Migration Package but failed to comply with the payment terms, including liquidated damages as stipulated. The Court held that the appellant's delay in commencing operations did not warrant a waiver of the liquidated damages, thus affirming the Tribunal's order.