The Centre issues a notice to Telegram over allegations that pirated films and OTT content are being distributed through the platform. According to reports, the government asks Telegram to submit a response detailing what steps it has taken to address the issue. The notice sets a deadline of 15 days for Telegram to provide an action report and explain the measures implemented to curb access to allegedly unauthorized content.
The reporting characterizes the action as a takedown-related intervention linked to copyright and enforcement concerns surrounding pirated movies and subscription OTT material. It also indicates that the government is seeking cooperation from the messaging platform to mitigate the spread of such content.
The sources agree that the communication is a formal notice and that Telegram is required to report back within the stipulated period. They do not provide additional specifics in the provided excerpts on the particular channels, URLs, or instances cited, nor do they describe the platform’s immediate response. The matter is framed as an enforcement step pending Telegram’s explanation and actions within the notice period.
