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TDSAT gives Kamyab TV 2 weeks to submit payment schedule to govt
MUMBAI: The Telecom Disputes Settlement and Appellate Tribunal (TDSAT) has granted further two weeks’ time to Kamyab Television Pvt Ltd for submitting a time schedule for payment of the admitted dues to Union of India and Antrix TV.
Kamyab TV had asked for an extension of time to clear the dues in the last hearing as well, which was duly granted by the tribunal. However, TDSAT in its latest order has cleared that any further time in the matter will be allotted on appropriate costs.
The next hearing of the case is now scheduled on 9 August.
Kamyab TV had moved TDSAT earlier this year against Union of India, as the space allotted to it on INSAT-4A was de-activated in February 2017 i.e. about two years back for dues of approximately Rs 5 crore as alleged by the Union of India. The former quoted the due amount to be Rs 3.89 crore and expressed its desire to pay the dues in installments.
Following that, Kamyab TV also filed another application in TDSAT asking Antrix to issue a NOC so that it may be able to avail the Space Segment Service Agreement from the authorised service provider, which was denied by the latter on the grounds of non-payment of entire admitted dues.
Kamyab Television had submitted that only Rs 1 crore could be arranged and paid immediately to Antrix for urgent issue of NOC and on when it will resume the business, the rest dues will be cleared off from its earnings.
TDSAT had noted that Kamyab Television Pvt Ltd’s offer of an upfront payment of Rs. 1 crore for NOC is not good enough unless it provides a specific time schedule for the payment of the entire admitted dues of Rs. 3.98 crores approximately only.
Kamyab TV had asked for a short adjournment for instructions and, if possible, to submit a reasonable time schedule for payment of the admitted dues, which was granted. In the last hearing, Kamyab TV asked for additional time to set the schedule, which was also granted.
NEW DELHI: Hamdard Laboratories gathered a cross-section of India’s achievers in New Delhi on Friday, handing out the Hakeem Abdul Hameed Excellence Awards to figures who have left their mark across healthcare, education, sport, public service and the arts.
The ceremony, attended by minister of state for defence Sanjay Seth and senior officials from the ministry of Ayush, celebrated individuals whose work blends professional success with a sense of public purpose. It was as much a roll call of achievement as it was a reminder that influence is not measured only in profits or podiums, but in people reached and lives improved.
Among the headline awardees was Alakh Pandey, founder and chief executive of PhysicsWallah, recognised for turning affordable digital learning into a mass movement. On the sporting front, Arjuna Awardee and kabaddi player Sakshi Puniya was honoured for her contribution to the game and for pushing women’s participation onto bigger stages.
The cultural spotlight fell on veteran lyricist and poet Santosh Anand, whose songs have echoed across generations of Hindi cinema. At 97, Anand accepted the honour with characteristic humility, reflecting on a life shaped by perseverance and hope.
Healthcare honours spanned both modern and traditional systems. Manoj N. Nesari was recognised for strengthening Ayurveda’s place in national and global health frameworks. Padma shri Mohammed Abdul Waheed was honoured for his research-backed work in Unani medicine, while padma shri Mohsin Wali received recognition for his long-standing contribution to patient-centred care.
Education and social development also featured prominently. Padma shri Zahir Ishaq Kazi was honoured for decades of work in education, while former Meghalaya superintendent of Police T. C. Chacko was recognised for public service. Goonj founder Anshu Gupta received an award for his dignity-centred rural development initiatives, and the Hunar Shakti Foundation was honoured for empowering women and young girls through skill development.
The Lifetime Achievement Award went to former IAS officer Shailaja Chandra for her long career in public healthcare and governance, particularly in the traditional systems under Ayush.
Speaking at the event, Hamdard chairman Abdul Majeed said the awards were a tribute to those who combine excellence with empathy. “These awardees reflect Hakeem Sahib’s belief that healthcare, education and public service must ultimately serve humanity,” he said.
Minister Seth struck a forward-looking note, saying India’s young population gives the country a unique opportunity to become a global destination for learning, health and wellness by 2047.
The ceremony also featured the trailer launch of Unani Ki Kahaani, an upcoming documentary starring actor Jim Sarbh, set to premiere on Discovery on 11 February.
Instituted in memory of Unani scholar and educationist Hakeem Abdul Hameed, the awards have grown into a national platform that celebrates those building a more inclusive and resilient India. For one evening at least, the spotlight was not just on success, but on service with substance.
