Dish TV , the popular direct-to-home operator, on Friday said that it has received a notice from the government for payment of ₹4,164.05 crore for licence fee. The company said that Union ministry had provided 15 days to remit the amount. The amount includes the license fee payable and accrued interest thereon, it added. Dish TV had received DTH licence in October 2003. According to Dish TV, the ministry had issued a demand notice in the year 2014 for the licence fee pertaining from the date of issuance of DTH licence till FY 2012–13.

Source: Mint December 25, 2020 15:33 UTC