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The Cable Television Networks (Regulation) Act, 1995

Central · 1995

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