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Old Aug 2, 2012, 6:12 pm
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Originally Posted by Yaatri
Why doesn't *A rject AI's application outright? To continue the intrigue?
Because then *A would presumably have to repay the 60+ crores AI spent in joining fees (with possibly interest), along with the compensation agreement they and AI agree to (and we've all seen how AI is with compensation agreements during this 787 debacle )

It would also probably not be politically prudent.

However, *A will now have to make an important decision: 1)take AI, the less appealing option, or 2) reject AI and take 9W, and face the consequences.
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