1 BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED:30.09.2011 CORAM: THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE R.SUDHAKAR W.P(MD)No.11482 of 2011 and M.P(MD)No.1 of 2011 M.Suyambulingam .. Petitioner Vs. 1. The District Collector, Virudhunagar District. 2. The District Collector, Tirunelveli District. 3. The Revenue Divisional Officer, Srivilliputtur, Virudhunagar District. 4. The Revenue Divisional Officer, Sivagiri Taluk, Puliyankudi, Tirunelveli District. 5. The Deputy Superintendent of Police, Srivilliputtur, Virudhunagar District. 6. The Inspector of Police, Puliyankudi Police Station, Tiurnleveli District. .. Respondents PRAYER: Writ Petition is filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, to issue a Writ of Mandamus forbearing the respondents from interfering with the business under the name and style of “Thendral T.V. CHANNEL” of the petitioner which is being running in lawful manner. For Petitioner : Mr.P.T.Ramesh Raja For Respondents : Mr.M.Govindan, Special Govt. Pleader. O R D E R The Writ Petition has been filed to forbear the respondents from interfering with the business of the petitioner under the name and style of "Thendral T.V. Channel" which is being carrying on in a lawful manner. 2. Heard Mr.P.T.Ramesh Raja, learned counsel for the petitioner and Mr.M.Govindan, learned Special Government Pleader, who takes notice for the respondents. 3. By consent, the Writ Petition itself is taken up for final disposal. https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/ 2 4. The petitioner is engaged in providing cable television services in Srivilliputtur, Rajapalayam of Virudhunagar District and Puliyankudi of Tirunelveli District area. The Writ Petition is filed to forbear the respondents from interfering with the business of the petitioner. 5. According to the petitioner, the Revenue Officials and the Police Authorities stopped the telecast through cable television services on the ground that the telecast is contrary to law. However, no show-cause notice or proceedings in accordance with the Cable Television Networks (Regulation) Act and Rules, has been issued. The direction to stop telecast is orally made and fearing consequences, the petitioner has given a representation to the respondents Nos.1 & 2 on 22.09.2011 and 23.09.2011 respectively. Inspite of informing the higher officials, the threat by the Revenue Officials and the local police is continuing. Therefore, on this premise, the Writ Petition has been filed. 6. The learned Special Government Pleader on instruction states that if there is any infraction of the Cable Television Networks (Regulation) Act and Rules, the authorities are entitled to take appropriate action and due process of law will be followed. He has further stated that the apprehension and allegation made by the petitioner is not correct. The authorities will proceed in the matter purely in accordance with the provisions of the said Act and Rules. The petitioner need not have any apprehension on that issue. 7. Since the Cable Television services is governed by the Cable Television Networks (Regulation) Act and Rules, the Revenue Officials or the Police, if they find any infraction of the provisions of the said Act and Rules, shall have to follow the procedure prescribed and shall not engage in oral or verbal instructions. They are bound to follow the procedure prescribed under the said Act and Rules, if any action contemplated against the petitioner. 8. With the above direction, the Writ Petition is disposed of. No Costs. Consequently, connected miscellaneous petition is closed. SD ASST REGISTRAR ( Crl Side ) /TRUE COPY/ SUB ASST REGISTRAR am/ts To 1. The District Collector, Virudhunagar District. 2. The District Collector, Tirunelveli District. 3. The Revenue Divisional Officer, Srivilliputtur, Virudhunagar District. 4. The Revenue Divisional Officer, Sivagiri Taluk, Puliyankudi, Tirunelveli District. 5. The Deputy Superintendent of Police, Srivilliputtur, Virudhunagar District. 6. The Inspector of Police, Puliyankudi Police Station, Tiurnleveli District. DM::2011:OCTOBER:::19:: W.P(MD)No.11482 of 2011 and M.P(MD)No.1 of 2011 2p;7c:; 30.09.2011 https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/