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New Delhi, July 19 (PTI) Viacom 18 Media today filed a petition before broadcasting tribunal TDSAT, asking it to restrain MSM Discovery from distributing and marketing its channels. The broadcaster, which runs channels such as Colors and MTV, alleged that MSM Discovery is distributing its channels in an unfair and unfavourable manner. "The Respondent(MSM Discovery) has deliberately packaged the said channels, particularly Colors, in an unfair and unfavourable manner .despite being one of the three highest-rated Hindi entertainment channels, Colors is not yet included in the basic tiers/bouquets/packages of DTH operators like Tata Sky and Dish TV," Viacom 18 said in its petition. Advocate Rishi Agrawal, appearing for Viacom 18, contended that MSM Discovery should be restrained from representing the service provider in any manner, as the notice for agreement termination had been sent to it on July 13. The broadcaster told the tribunal bench, headed by Justice S B Sinha, that MSM Discovery be directed to pay a sum of Rs 20.90 crore as outstanding dues, along with interest from May to July 13, and Rs 127 crore as damages. However, senior advocate Ramji Shreeniwashan -- who appeared for MSM Discovery -- said that the notice has not been served in compliance with the agreement and Viacom 18 cannot terminate the agreement without a material breach of agreement. The tribunal, after hearing arguments of both the parties, posted the matter for further hearing on July 21 -- directing MSM Discovery to file its reply.
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