The Supreme Court on Monday extended the deadline by one month for Telecom Regulatory Authority of India to fix the tariff for direct-to-home platform. An SC Bench asked Trai to complete the complete the process by June 30, after it was told that due to involvement of a large number of stakeholders in the matter the process was taking longer time.
Trai counsel submitted that work was in the progress to sort out the issue and the regulatory body was in consultation with the interested parties.
However, some of the broadcasters submitted there was deliberate delay in the matter.
Trai has sought extension of time to complete the exercise in a proper manner by following a transparent and participatory involving all stakeholders in both non- CAS cable distribution sector and DTH platform.