Direct-to-home (DTH) operator Dish TV and broadcaster Times Global Broadcasting Company have got embroiled in a legal battle over the renewal of agreement and outstanding dues. The dispute began with Times Global Broadcasting Company, handling channels like Times Now, ET Now, Zoom and Movies Now, serving Dish TV a disconnection notice for non-renewal of agreement and non-payment of subscription fee dues to the tune of Rs 8.5 crore (Rs 85 million). Dish TV moved the Telecom Disputes Settlement & Appellate Tribunal (TDSAT) against the disconnect notice and got it stayed. The DTH operator made a counter claim that the broadcaster owed it Rs 10 crore (Rs 100 million) in carriage fee dues. The tribunal while directing Times Global not to disconnect signals stated that it would decide on an equitable arrangement after hearing both the parties based on the pleadings. The matter was then put up under the head for directions on 1 August.
Read more at: http://www.televisionpost.com/dth/dish-tv-times-global-spar-over-non-signing-of-deal-and-outstanding-dues/ | TelevisionPost.com
Read more at: http://www.televisionpost.com/dth/dish-tv-times-global-spar-over-non-signing-of-deal-and-outstanding-dues/ | TelevisionPost.com
