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Delhi CM opposes CAS, dashes letter to Union I&B Minister
New Delhi, May 27: Amid the controversy over introduction of Conditional Access System, Delhi Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit today dashed off a letter to Union Information and Broadcasting minister Ravi Shanker Prasad opposing the move as a `harsh measure` and advocating its review.
New Delhi, May 27: Amid the controversy over
introduction of Conditional Access System, Delhi Chief
Minister Sheila Dikshit today dashed off a letter to Union
Information and Broadcasting minister Ravi Shanker Prasad
opposing the move as a "harsh measure" and advocating its
review.
Citing her government's interactions with various citizen
groups in Delhi, Dikshit said the Centre's move to be
implemented in four metros from July 14 has raised
apprehensions that "consumers' interests may not be
protected", sources in the city government told a news agency.
"The mandatory payment for the new technology equipment
(set-top box) ranging between Rs 4,000-8,000 is too exorbitant
for middle and lower class viewers," she said.
"Unfortunately, in the name of widening subscribers' choice, a new financial burden has been put on the hapless subscriber," she said adding "an additional investment along with increase in cost of pay channels is a harsh measure for the adverage viewer in this city." Bureau Report
"Unfortunately, in the name of widening subscribers' choice, a new financial burden has been put on the hapless subscriber," she said adding "an additional investment along with increase in cost of pay channels is a harsh measure for the adverage viewer in this city." Bureau Report