UNDER THE GUISE OF BENEVOLENT CHOICE The government had not much of a hand in getting us our first television connection. It was all private enterprise. When it became a lucrative business, they stepped in to tax and control. We were getting plenty of channels we do not want , but also alot of the ones we do with a wide choice at a reasonable rate! Now TRAI under the guise of consumer choice, has ensured with a compulsary basic package and pay channels for which we have to add GST, that we will not be able to view even half the channels of our choice at reasonable cost we were viewing and having wide options of choice too!The government gains at the cost of all users and suppliers by doing nothing but taxing and issuing ordersl. That is what most of whom I talked to feel. It is over a week and switch means no proper reception till stabilized. If there was transparency and accountability, we would know how and who exactly, ignoring the consumer, benefits or loses and as to why and what extent. No doubt it is a step in the right direction. I understand the matter is being adjudicated by the courts.
