The Cable Television Networks (Regulation) Act, 1995

Introduction

Chapter I
Preliminary

  1. Short title, extent and commencement
  2. Definitions

Chapter II
Regulation of Cable Television Network

  1. Cable television network not to be operated except after registration
  2. Registration as cable operator
  3. Programme Code
  4. Advertisement Code
  5. Maintenance of register
  6. Compulsory transmission of two Doordarshan Channels
  7. Use of standard equipment in cable television network
  8. Cable television network not to interfere with any telecommunication system

 

Chapter III
Seizure and Confiscation of certain equipment

  1. Power to seize equipment used in operating cable television network
  2. Confiscation
  3. Seizure or confiscation of equipment not to interfere with any other punishment
  4. Giving of the oppurtunity to the cable operator of seized equipment
  5. Appeal

Chapter IV
Offences and Penalties

  1. Punishment for contravention of the provisions of this Act
  2. Offences by companies
  3. Cognizance of offences

Chapter V
Miscellaneous

  1. Power to prohibit transmission of certain programmes in public interest
  2. Power to prohibit operation of cable television network in public interest
  3. Application of other laws not barred
  4. Power to make rules
  5. Repeal and saving