1 BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 22.09.2011 CORAM: THE HONOURABLE Mr.JUSTICE P.JYOTHIMANI W.P.(MD)No.10797 of 2011 and M.P.(MD)No.1 of 2011 R.Tamilselvam ...Petitioner Vs. 1.The District Collector, Virudhunagar District. 2.The Superintendent of Police, Virudhunagar District. 3.The Deputy Superintendent of Police, Virudhunagar District. 4.The Tahsildar, Virudhunagar Taluk Office, Virudhunagar. ...Respondents Prayer: Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying for the issuance of a Writ of Mandamus, forbearing the respondents from interfering with the business under the name and style of "Malar T.V. Channel" of the petitioner which is being carrying on in a lawful manner. For Petitioner : Mr.G.Mariappan For Respondents : Mr.Anandraj, G.A. O R D E R The issue involved in this case is covered by a judgment of this Court in W.P.(MD)Nos.9224 and 9225 of 2011 (B.Sanjeevikani Vs. The Revenue Divisional Officer, Sivakasi, Virudhunagar District and others), which is as follows: "The Writ Petitions have been filed to forbear the respondents from interfering with the business of the petitioner under the name and style of "S.K.M.T.V. and Kani T.V Channels" which is being carrying on in a lawful manner. 2. Heard Mr.M.Thirunavukkarasu, 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 hearing. 4. Both the Writ Petitions have been filed by the petitioner who is engaged in providing cable television services in Rajapalayam and Sivakasi area. The Writ Petitions have been filed to forbear the respondents from interfering with the business of the petitioner. https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/ 2 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 all the respondents on 12.08.2011. Inspite of informing the higher officials, the threat by the Revenue Officials and the local police is continuing. Therefore, on this premise, the Writ Petitions have been filed. 6. The learned Special Government Pleader on instructions 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 engaged 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 Petitions are disposed of. No Costs. Consequently, connected miscellaneous petitions are closed." 2.Following the same, this Writ petition is disposed of. No costs. Consequently, connected M.P.is closed. nbj Sd/- Assistant Registrar[AS] /True copy/ To Sub Assistant Registrar 1.The District Collector, Virudhunagar District. 2.The Superintendent of Police, Virudhunagar District. 3.The Deputy Superintendent of Police,Virudhunagar District. 4.The Tahsildar, Virudhunagar Taluk Office, Virudhunagar. +1 cc to Mr.G.Mariappan, Advocate SR.No.32817. +1 cc to Special Government Pleader, SR.No.32888. W.P.(MD)No.10797 of 2011 and MP[MD]No.1 of 2011 2P/7C Dated:22.09.2011 RPB 11.10.2011 https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/