IMCL restores signals of Star channels to Telangana cable ops

[Sajee]

MUMBAI: Multi-system operator (MSO)
IndusInd Media and Communications (IMCL)
has restored signals of Star India channels
to local cable operators (LCOs) affiliated to
Telangana Cable Operators Federation
(TCOF).

Accordingly, the Telecom Disputes
Settlement and Appellate Tribunal (TDSAT)
has disposed of the TCOF’s petition against
the MSO.

TCOF had moved the TDSAT against IMCL for
unauthorised deactivation of Star India
channels. The federation had written a
grievance letter to the tribunal, which was
treated as a petition.

Vadivelu Deenadayalan, who was previously
directed to appear as amicus curiae on
behalf of the TCOF, told the tribunal that he
had been informed that the respondent
(IMCL) had restored the supply of its signals
to the member LCOs of that federation.

“The grievance of the federation, thus,
stands redressed and it no longer wishes to
press this petition. It is accordingly
disposed of,” the tribunal said in a brief
order.

IMCL had informed the tribunal that the
channels were disconnected in view of an
audit of its system.

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