Dear Raamm,
Thank you for your few lines.
There are many that are standing up to the nonsense we are all having to face through this and many other ISPs. Don't allow yourself to get bullied by VSNL/
TATA-indicom in any way.
In a few words -- as requested -- I am giving you an idea on how the procedure to lodge your complaints should be... my recommendations:
#1:
I first wrote to Mr. Subodh Bhargava (CMD, VSNL) with all the evidence, along with my bill based upon tangible losses (costs) to me. and asking for immediate payment and betterment of services. I gave him a deadline simply because I was patient with them all for so very long. (You do not need to do that, as you have communicated with others at VSNL/ TATA-indicom before, I assume).
#2:
I waited for a response (see point #1) which never came. I then wrote to Mr. Nripendra Misra (Chairman, TRAI) one day after the deadline to VSNL had expired, complaining harshly about VSNL ignoring my letters/ eMails, not giving me due credits and still not giving me the service that I pay in full for. I also gave TRAI a deadline of 14 days.
#3:
Again, I waited for a response (see point #2) which never came. I then handed in my RTI application to the ‘Chief Public Information Officer’ at TRAI (Mr. Jiwan Dass) demanding a response to my complaint letter(s) (see points #1 & #2).
#4:
Parallel to this, I involved the electronic media (
TV) and the press (magazines & newspapers) to give my well-documented case more power. This has partially worked. Fact is that I was able to convince CNN-IBN to film my grievance against VSNL/ TATA-indicom. This is still to be aired (on one of the first Saturdays in early October 2007). Also, get to write to Consumer VOICE magazine andothers that you know of.
I have written so much on this subject. For more check out the other areas... see link at the bottom of this message OR just go to:
Hope this helps in getting you started?
Cheers
Ajoy