In a statement issued here, TRAI expressed "serious concern over tardy implementation" of digitisation in Chennai and asked broadcasters, MSOs and LCOs to take immediate action or face consequences.
TRAI said that while Digital Addressable System (DAS) or digitisation has been successfully implemented in the Metro cities of Delhi, Mumbai and Kolkata, the same is not the case in Chennai.
It asked broadcasters to provide signal of their TV channels to those MSOs who are providing cable services through DAS. It asked MSOs to ensure that only digital and encrypted signals are transmitted on their networks.
"The Authority would closely monitor the progress in this regard and would take all possible actions, including penal action as per the TRAI Act, to ensure compliance of its regulatory framework," it said. TRAI also asked cable TV subscribers to ensure that they get digital signals for their TV connection.