IN RE STARTEC GLOBAL COMMUNICATIONS CORPORATION, (Bankr.D.Md. 2002)

DUNCAN KEIR, U.S. Bankruptcy Judge

This matter having come before the Court on the Emergency Motion For Order Authorizing Payment of Prepetition Sales, Use, Telecommunications And Other Similar Taxes (the "Motion"), filed by Startec Global Operating Company and Startec Global Licensing Company, debtors and debtors in possession herein (collectively, the "Debtors"); this Court having reviewed the Motion and having heard the statements of counsel in support of the relief requested therein at a hearing before the Court; it appearing to the Court that (a) it has jurisdiction over this matter pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 157 and 1334, and (b) this is a core proceeding pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 157 (b); due and sufficient notice of the Motion having been given under the circumstances; and the Court having determined that the relief sought in the Motion is in the best interests of the Debtors, their estates, and all parties in interest, and all objections to the Motion having been withdrawn or overruled; therefore, upon the Motion and all of the proceedings had before the Court and after due deliberation and sufficient cause appearing therefor, it is hereby

ORDERED that, the Motion is granted; and it is further

ORDERED that, the Debtors are authorized, but not directed, to pay, perform or otherwise honor, in their business judgment and in the ordinary course of business, any or all obligations in respect of prepetition Sales and Use Taxes; and it is further

ORDERED that, nothing in this Order or the Motion shall be construed as prejudicing the Debtors' rights to contest the amount or basis of any Sales and Use Tax obligation allegedly due; and it is further

ORDERED that, this Court retains jurisdiction with respect to all matters arising from or related to the implementation of this Order.