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Amidst all the more prominent DTH operators which include names likes Tata Sky, Dish TV, Airtel Digital TV and more, Independent TV is another player in the field. Albeit the DTH provider does not have a massive subscriber base, it still boasts of a sizeable number of customers in a few states. However, in a new development, it has come to notice that Independent TV has shut down its operations abruptly, thus leaving its subscribers in a sticky situation. Not only subscribers but also distributors in Uttar Pradesh have also been left in a hunch and have no idea what to do now. As per the website of the DTH operator, this has happened because the company was not able to clear its dues to the satellite service provider company.
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Independent TV Defaults on Payments to Antrix Corporation
The message on the official website of Independent TV reads “Dear customers, our services are suspended on account of satellite signal disconnection. Same are expected to resume only after June 22nd, 2019. Inconvenience is regretted.” The Telecom Disputes Settlement Appellate Tribunal (TDSAT) had ordered Independent TV to clear its dues to Antrix Corporation by June 12, and it was warned of disconnection in case it failed to do so. However, Independent TV did not adhere to the June 12 deadline to clear the payment and had to face the consequences. Notably, Independent TV had to pay Rs 9 crore to Antrix or Rs 15 crore in the form of bank guarantees. The matter is now further scheduled for hearing on July 2.
