Kozhikode: The channel has resumed live broadcasting after the High Court froze the implementation of the central government order blocking the operation of MediaOne. The Central Government’s ban on broadcasting is for two days. Nagaresh’s bench froze.
The High Court sought an explanation from the Central Government on the ban and adjourned the hearing till Wednesday.
The Central Government has stated that the transmission was blocked for national security reasons and that the court should not interfere. The Center also told the court that there was good reason for denying security clearance to the channel.
Editor Pramod Raman said the details of the government directive, which was said to be for security reasons, were not available and the transmission had been suspended. This is the second time MediaOne has blocked the broadcast.
Full version of MediaOne Editor’s statement:
Dear audience,
The Central Ministry of Information and Broadcasting has again blocked the broadcast of MediaOne. Security reasons have been raised. The central government is not ready to make its details available to MediaOne.
MediaOne has initiated legal proceedings against the order. MediaOne will return to its beloved audience after its full action.
Broadcasting is suspended here in the hope that justice will be done.
Pramod Raman
Editor,
MediaOne