Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) has taken SpiceJet to court over unpaid technology bills amounting to Rs 2.34 crore. The lawsuit, filed in the Bombay High Court, alleges that SpiceJet has failed to pay TCS for services provided, including software development, maintenance, and support. TCS claims that it had provided these services to SpiceJet as part of a contract signed between the two companies.
According to the lawsuit, SpiceJet had availed of TCS’s services for its IT requirements, including the development and maintenance of software applications, data analytics, and cybersecurity. TCS had allegedly raised invoices for these services, but SpiceJet had failed to pay the dues, prompting TCS to take legal action.
The unpaid amount of Rs 2.34 crore is said to have accrued over a period of time, with TCS claiming that SpiceJet had made partial payments, but had not cleared the entire amount. TCS has sought the court’s intervention to recover the outstanding amount, along with interest and costs.
SpiceJet, on the other hand, has disputed TCS’s claims, stating that the latter had not provided the services as agreed upon. The airline has also alleged that TCS had not fulfilled its obligations under the contract, leading to losses and damages for SpiceJet.
The court has issued a notice to SpiceJet, directing it to respond to TCS’s allegations. The matter is scheduled to be heard shortly, with TCS seeking a directive from the court to SpiceJet to pay the outstanding amount.
This development comes at a time when SpiceJet is already facing financial difficulties, with the airline struggling to recover from the COVID-19 pandemic. The company has been reporting losses for several quarters, and its financial health has been a subject of concern for investors and stakeholders.
The dispute between TCS and SpiceJet highlights the challenges faced by companies in the IT and aviation sectors, where contracts and agreements can be complex and prone to disputes. The outcome of the lawsuit will be closely watched, as it could have implications for the business relationships between IT service providers and their clients in the aviation sector.