The Cable Television Networks (Regulation) Act, 1995
Central Act · Act 7 of 199523 provisions14 citing judgments
The enactment
| Long title | An Act to regulate the operation of cable television networks in the country and for matters connected therewith or incidental thereto. |
|---|---|
| Type | Act |
| Citation | Act 7 of 1995 |
| Year | 1995 |
| Jurisdiction | Central |
| Ministry | Ministry of Information and Broadcasting |
| Status | In force as published by the source |
| Provisions published | 23 |
| Subjects | technology |
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- Section 1 Short title, extent and commencement.
- Section 2 Definitions.
- Section 4 Registration as cable operator.
- Section 4A Transmission of programmes through digital addressable systems, etc.
- Section 4B Right of way for cable operators and permission by public authority.
- Section 7 Maintenance of register.
- Section 8 Compulsory transmission of certain channels.5 citing judgments
- Section 9 Use of standard equipment in cable television network.
- Section 10 Cable television network not to interfere with any telecommunication system.
- Section 10A Inspection of cable network and services.
- Section 11 Power to seize equipment used for operating cable television network.1 citing judgment
- Section 12 Confiscation.1 citing judgment
- Section 13 Seizure or confiscation of equipment not to interfere with other punishment.1 citing judgment
- Section 14 Giving of opportunity to the cable operator of seized equipment.1 citing judgment
- Section 15 Appeal.1 citing judgment
- Section 16 Penalty for contravention of provisions of this Act.1 citing judgment
- Section 17 Offences by companies.1 citing judgment
- Section 18 Cognizance of offences.1 citing judgment
- Section 19 Power to prohibit transmission of certain programmes in public interest.
- Section 20 Power to prohibit operation of cable television network in public interest.1 citing judgment
- Section 21 Application of other laws not barred.
- Section 22 Power to make rules.
- Section 23 Repeal and savings.
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