Act 7 of 1995

The Cable Television Networks (Regulation) Act, 1995

An Act to regulate the operation of cable television networks in the country and for matters connected therewith or incidental thereto.

  • Ministry of Information and Broadcasting
  • Enacted 1995-03-25
  • 26 sections
SectionTitle
1 Short title, extent and commencement. Read
2 Definitions. Read
3 Cable television network not to be operated except after registration. Read
4 Registration as cable operator. Read
4A Transmission of programmes through digital addressable systems, etc. Read
4B Right of way for cable operators and permission by public authority. Read
5 Programme code. Read
6 Advertisement code. Read
7 Maintenance of register. Read
8 Compulsory transmission of certain channels. Read
9 Use of standard equipment in cable television network. Read
10 Cable television network not to interfere with any telecommunication system. Read
10A Inspection of cable network and services. Read
11 Power to seize equipment used for operating cable television network. Read
12 Confiscation. Read
13 Seizure or confiscation of equipment not to interfere with other punishment. Read
14 Giving of opportunity to the cable operator of seized equipment. Read
15 Appeal. Read
16 Punishment for contravention of provisions of this Act. Read
17 Offences by companies. Read
18 Cognizance of offences. Read
19 Power to prohibit transmission of certain programmes in public interest. Read
20 Power to prohibit operation of cable television network in public interest. Read
21 Application of other laws not barred. Read
22 Power to make rules. Read
23 Repeal and savings. Read
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