Sony Pictures Networks India Distribution (SPNID) and multi system operator (MSO) Seven Star have been directed by TDSAT to sign a deal based on reference interconnect offer (RIO) for Mumbai with effect from 1 December.
The Telecom Disputes Settlement and Appellate Tribunal (TDSAT) added that the RIO based agreement will be for the original area as the earlier agreement. In order to sign a deal for other areas, the MSO will have to satisfy that its system and then try to negotiate terms and conditions.
Commencing on 4 December, the audit of MSO’s systemwill conclude within ten days. The outcome of the audit will be submitted with TDSAT. The present petition was filed by the MSO to seek a direction upon the broadcaster to enter into an agreement with the petitioner on RIO terms for the entire territory of Mumbai including but not limited to Vashi, Navi Mumbai, Dombivali and Kalyan.
TDSAT said in its order: “Without going into the details of the petitioner’s request for RIO agreement at this stage when the respondents are yet to file their reply, we direct the parties, as an interim measure, to enter into RIO based agreement for the original area which was the subject matter of the earlier agreement. This should be made effective from 1.12.2017.”
The order added, “For other areas, the petitioner must satisfy the respondents that its system is ready and they should first try to negotiate the terms and conditions. If required, further interim orders may be passed on the next date.”
Commencing on 4 December, the audit of MSO’s systemwill conclude within ten days. The outcome of the audit will be submitted with TDSAT. The present petition was filed by the MSO to seek a direction upon the broadcaster to enter into an agreement with the petitioner on RIO terms for the entire territory of Mumbai including but not limited to Vashi, Navi Mumbai, Dombivali and Kalyan.
TDSAT said in its order: “Without going into the details of the petitioner’s request for RIO agreement at this stage when the respondents are yet to file their reply, we direct the parties, as an interim measure, to enter into RIO based agreement for the original area which was the subject matter of the earlier agreement. This should be made effective from 1.12.2017.”
The order added, “For other areas, the petitioner must satisfy the respondents that its system is ready and they should first try to negotiate the terms and conditions. If required, further interim orders may be passed on the next date.”
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