In force
The Cable Television Networks (Regulation) Act, 1995
22 sections · As amended up to 2026-08
Sections
- I — PRELIMINARY
- 1Short title, extent and commencement
- 2Definitions
- II — REGULATION OF CABLE TELEVISION NETWORK
- 3Cable television network not to be operated except after registration
- 4BRight of way for cable operators and permission by public authority
- 5Programme code
- 6Advertisement code
- 7Maintenance of register
- 9Use of standard equipment in cable television network
- 10Cable television network not to interfere with any telecommunication system
- 10AInspection of cable network and services
- III — SEIZURE AND CONFISCATION OF CERTAIN EQUIPMENT
- 12Confiscation
- 13Seizure or confiscation of equipment not to interfere with other punishment
- 14Giving of opportunity to the cable operator of seized equipment
- 15Appeal
- 16Penalty for contravention of provisions of this Act
- 17Offences by companies
- 18Cognizance of offences
- V — MISCELLANEOUS
- 19Power to prohibit transmission of certain programmes in public interest
- 20Power to prohibit operation of cable television network in public interest
- 21Application of other laws not barred
- 22Power to make rules
- 23Repeal and savings