Suspend operation of unregistered cable operators: Udupi DC

Udupi: Udupi Deputy Commissioner G Jagadeesh warned of suspending operation of unregistered cable operators in the district.

Chairing a district-level committee meeting with Cable Television Network Act at DC’s office in Manipal, Jagadeesh instructed officials to verify documents of local TV channels operating in the district.

He warned of a crackdown on unauthorized TV channels in the backdrop of complaints that these channels were blackmailing government officials and other people. “All channels should be registered with Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI),” he said.

The DC asked officials to collect registration details of cable operators from the post offices for verification purpose. As per the Cable Television Networks (Regulation) Act, a local cable operator is required to register with the Head Post Master of the Head Post Office of the area for broadcasting to the subscribers.

He said officials have the power to seize the equipment of the cable operators violating Cable Television Networks (Regulation) Act.

Regarding complaints on overcharging of fees from customers, he informed that customers can submit their grievances at district-level complaint cell.