New Delhi: In a new twist to Reliance Infocomm-BSNL controversy over routing of international calls as local, Reliance today (Nov 3, 2004) approached Delhi High Court seeking to restrain BSNL from imposing Rs 254 crore demand and pleaded that the matter be referred to an arbitrator.

On the other hand, BSNL stated that Reliance should have gone to the Telecom Dispute Settlement and Appellate Tribunal (TDSAT) instead of going to the High Court as the Tribunal has the jurisdiction -- both original as well as appellate - in the matter.

After hearing both the parties, Justice Vikramjit Sen reserved the order.