tv licence inspector called

[john doe]

Hi all, today i was left a lovely little card from the tv licence inspector. i must say it is of the perfect quality for roach material, but...

Im very interested in the freeman concept and legalese.

My question to the forum is the use of the word "obliged". I was on the understanding that obliged meant it was compulsory.

the card reads as follows...

Dear Occupier

our tv licence inspector was unable to gain attention at this address today.

according to our records this address is not covered by a current television licence.under wireless telegraphy legislation you are obliged to hold a current tv licence if there is receiving apparatus (eg television set, ariel or both)in or on the premises.
Please ensure a licence is taken out within 5 working days to prevent further action being taken.

Can anyone help on what i should do next??. i know your all going to say don't answer the door but one has to open the door sometimes ya know!!

thanks in advance

[alzee]

search the forums here matey, theres tons of threads about this.

[logic bomb]

Hi all, today i was left a lovely little card from the tv licence inspector. i must say it is of the perfect quality for roach material, but...

lol. What should you do next? What are your intentions? Are you legitimately not watching MSM channels or are you dodging? All the info you need is in the TV license thread in the the freeman forum if you are legitimately not watching broadcasts through your Aerial.

[john doe]

lol. well. i have a tv but its used for my pc only. and i have a sattelite dish outside that belonged to the last guy lived here.

thanks. a hunting i will go...

[logic bomb]

This is the one you want

http://www.davidicke.com/forum/showthread.php?t=49551

[john doe]

thx logic im reading it now. i still have a general question on the use of the word obliged. hmmm.

"Television is black spray paint for the third eye". - Bill Hicks

[logic bomb]

You are only obliged if...

The bottom line is your TV is only a receiving apparatus if it's actually plugged in via the ariel/cable/etc if this component is removed your TV is no longer a receiving apparatus and you are not obliged to do anything whatsoever.

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[john doe]

yea, thats what im getting. and thanks for the advice, i think i will just ignore them too. they dont know my name. they havent seen any ariel, and i dont want to enter into contract with anyone today,

this is great fun!!