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THE CABLE TELEVISION NETWORKS (REGULATION) ACT, 1995
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THE CABLE TELEVISION NETWORKS (REGULATION) ACT, 1995
ACT NO. 7 OF 1995 · Enacted [25th March, 1995.] · 26 sections
PRELIMINARY
Section 1.
Short title, extent and commencement.
Section 2.
Definitions.
REGULATION OF CABLE TELEVISION NETWORK
Section 3.
Cable television network not to be operated except after registration.
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 5.
Programme code.
Section 6.
Advertisement code.
Section 7.
Maintenance of register.
Section 8.
Compulsory transmission of certain channels.
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.
SEIZURE AND CONFISCATION OF CERTAIN EQUIPMENT
Section 11.
Power to seize equipment used for operating cable television network.
Section 12.
Confiscation.
Section 13.
Seizure or confiscation of equipment not to interfere with other punishment.
Section 14.
Giving of opportunity to the cable operator of seized equipment.
Section 15.
Appeal.
OFFENCES AND PENALTIES
Section 16.
Punishment for contravention of provisions of this Act.
Section 17.
Offences by companies.
Section 18.
Cognizance of offences.
MISCELLANEOUS
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.
Section 21.
Application of other laws not barred.
Section 22.
Power to make rules.
Section 23.
Repeal and savings.