{"id":5194,"date":"2025-01-10T17:32:36","date_gmt":"2025-01-10T12:02:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/indianlawsociety.com\/?p=5194"},"modified":"2025-01-10T17:32:38","modified_gmt":"2025-01-10T12:02:38","slug":"the-cable-television-networks-regulation-act-1995","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/karma.law\/insights\/law-library\/the-cable-television-networks-regulation-act-1995\/","title":{"rendered":"The Cable Television Networks (Regulation) Act, 1995"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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The Cable Television Networks (Regulation) Act, 1995, is a key legislation that regulates the operation of cable television networks in India. It establishes a framework for registration, content regulation, and addresses issues related to broadcasting standards and public interest. The Act aims to ensure that cable television services are provided responsibly and ethically.<\/p>\n

1: Act Background and ministry under which this act is:<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

The Cable Television Networks (Regulation) Act, 1995, was enacted to regulate the operation of cable television networks in India and to address matters connected therewith. This act falls under the purview of the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, Government of India.<\/span><\/p>\n

2: Enactment date, number of chapters, number of sections:<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

The Act was enacted on 25th March 1995. It is divided into five chapters and has 23 sections.<\/span><\/p>\n

3: Act Governed By:<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

The Act is primarily governed by the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, which frames rules and regulations under the Act. The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) also plays a role in regulating tariffs and other aspects of cable services. State governments and local authorities are involved in implementing the Act at the local level.<\/span><\/p>\n

4: On Whom it is applicable:<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

This Act applies to all cable operators, broadcasters, and any person involved in the operation of cable television networks in India. It also applies to subscribers who receive cable television signals. The Act aims to regulate the entire cable television ecosystem.<\/span><\/p>\n

5: Penalties\/Punishments:<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

The Act prescribes penalties for various offenses, including:<\/span><\/p>\n