The Cable Television Networks (Regulation) Act, 1995

ACT NO. 7 OF 1995

PREAMBLE

An Act to regulate the operation of cable television networks in the country and for matters
connected therewith or incidental thereto.

ARRANGEMENT OF SECTIONS

CHAPTER I
PRELIMINARY SECTIONS

Short title, extent and commencement.
Definitions.
CHAPTER II
REGULATION OF CABLE TELEVISION NETWORK
Cable television network not to be operated except after registration.
Registration as cable operator.
4A. Transmission of programmes through digital addressable systems, etc.
4B. Right of way for cable operators and permission by public authority.
Programme code.
Advertisement code.
Maintenance of register.
Compulsory transmission of certain channels.
Use of standard equipment in cable television network.
Cable television network not to interfere with any telecommunication system.
10A. Inspection of cable network and services.
CHAPTER III
SEIZURE AND CONFISCATION OF CERTAIN EQUIPMENT
Power to seize equipment used for operating cable television network.
Confiscation.
Seizure or confiscation of equipment not to interfere with other punishment.
Giving of opportunity to the cable operator of seized equipment.
Appeal.
CHAPTER IV
OFFENCES AND PENALTIES
Punishment for contravention of provisions of this Act.
Offences by companies.
Cognizance of offences.
CHAPTER V
MISCELLANEOUS
Power to prohibit transmission of certain programmes in public interest.
Power to prohibit operation of cable television network in public interest.
Application of other laws not barred.
Power to make rules.
Repeal and savings.