TDSAT directs Welcome Cable to restore signals to Skynet Digital on payment of Rs 20 lakh

NEW DELHI: Welcome Cable Network Pvt. Ltd has been directed by the Telecom Disputes Settlement and Appellate Tribunal (TDSAT) to resume its signals to Skynet Digital Services Pvt. Ltd on payment of Rs 20 lakh.

The Tribunal however made it clear that the payment “will be on account and without prejudice to the rights and contentions of the parties.”

Chairman Justice Aftab Alam and member B B Srivastava listed the matter for further hearing on 8 April.

The Tribunal also directed Welcome Cable counsel U Thakur to file the reply within a week and said rejoinder, if any, may be filed within two weeks for the date of receipt of a copy of the reply.