NEW DELHI: Star India has been directed by the Telecom Disputes Settlement and Arbitration Tribunal (TDSAT) not to disconnect signals to Noida Software Technology Park Ltd (NSTPL) provided the latter makes an on-account payment of Rs 1 crore within one month.

TDSAT chairman Justice Aftab Alam, and members Kuldip Singh and B B Srivastava while admitting the petition by NSTPL made it clear “that this payment is without prejudice to the rights and contentions of the parties.”

Star India was directed to file reply within two weeks. Additionally, a rejoinder, if any, may be filed within one week from the date of receipt of a copy of the reply.

The matter was directed to be heard along with a similar petition which is directed to be listed on 7 August.