The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (MIB) on November 10, 2023, issued the Draft Broadcasting Services (Regulation) Act, 2023 to further replace the Cable Television Networks (Regulation) Act. 1995.
The following has been stated:
• Renewal of registrations:
(1) It has stated that every certificate of registration issued under this chapter shall, subject to the obtaining or renewal of such clearances as may be notified by the Central Government, be renewed after such period and upon payment of such fee, as may be prescribed, subject to the fulfillment of prescribed terms and conditions.
(2) In case of a failure to comply with the terms and conditions related to renewal, the Central Government may cancel the registration issued under this Chapter.
• Suspension or revocation of registration:
The Registering Authority may suspend or revoke, in such manner as may be prescribed, the registration granted under this Chapter if the broadcaster or broadcasting network operators, as the case may be, violates one or more of the terms and conditions of such registration provided that no such order of suspension or revocation shall be made without giving a reasonable opportunity to be heard to the broadcaster or broadcasting network operator.
The views/comments/suggestions on the proposed legislation will be considered till December 09, 2023, in the prescribed proforma at Annexure-III through email at [email protected].
