Kathmandu, Apr. 19: The Ministry of Information and Communications has halted all broadcast activities by Space Time Network Pvt Ltd as the latter has not paid revenue owned to hmg.

According to the Ministry, Space Time Network owes hmg more than Rs 2,800,000 in revenue.

Under the National Broadcast Act 2049 and the National Broadcast Regulations 2052, Space Time has to pay hmg four per cent of its total income as royalty.

Space Time has not paid royalty for the period from fiscal year 2053/54 to 2054/55 nor for 2055/56 despite repeated notifications from the Ministry to pay its dues and renew its licensce, it is stated in a communique from the Ministry.

As the royalties have not been paid and the license could not be renewed , it was not in keeping with the law for Space Time Network to engage in broadcast activities, it is stated.