Telecoms, broadcasting services matters seek redressal: Arun Jaitley

Addressing the matters of Telecom and Broadcasting services, Finance Minister Arun Jaitley today said adjudication in matters needs to be expedited as technology is fast changing in these sectors.

Addressing a seminar on Telecom and Broadcasting in New Delhi, the Finance Minister said since the country is moving towards age of convergence that is why broadcasting and telecom services brought under common regulatory authority.

Jaitley asked the Telecom Disputes Settlement and Appellate Tribunal (TDSAT) to have an alternate mechanism to deal with small cases pertaining to broadcasting disputes.

He said, cases are getting delayed in civil courts therefore TDSAT should take steps so that there can be a quick disposal.

"Technology based solutions have transformed the whole world and can create numerous jobs. There is a need to keep pace with the latest technology," said FM Arun Jaitley.

"The world is talking about fourth industrial revolution and India has a chance to be its part fully as it has inherent advantage of human resources," added Jaitley.