Date: 2015-03-23Category: Extra OrdinaryState: Union GovernmentCountry: India
The Central Govt. hereby makes the following rules further to amend the Cable Television Networks Rules, 1994, These rules may be called the Cable Television Networks (Amendment) Rules, 2015.
Executive Summary:
This document contains the Cable Television Networks Amendment Rules, 2015, which amend the Cable Television Networks Rules, 1994. The amendment pertains to restrictions on media coverage of anti-terrorist operations. These rules came into force on March 21, 2015, the date of their publication in the Official Gazette.
Key Points / Main Content:
Amendment to Cable Television Networks Rules, 1994:
* Rule 6, sub-rule 1 is amended.
* After the Explanation to clause (o), a new clause (p) is inserted.
Restriction on Media Coverage:
* Live coverage of anti-terrorist operations by security forces is restricted.
* Media coverage is limited to periodic briefings by a designated government officer.
* Restriction applies until the conclusion of such operation.
Definition of Anti-Terrorist Operation:
* Anti-terrorist operation includes all engagements involving justifiable use of force between security forces and terrorists, undertaken to bring terrorists to justice.
Impact Analysis:
Media Outlets/Cable Television Networks:
* Impact: Media outlets are now restricted in their live coverage of anti-terrorist operations, limiting their ability to provide real-time updates.
* Action Required: Media outlets must adhere to the new restrictions and rely on official briefings for information dissemination during anti-terrorist operations.
Government/Security Forces:
* Impact: The government now has more control over the information released to the public during sensitive anti-terrorist operations.
* Action Required: Designate an officer to provide periodic briefings to the media during such operations.
Public:
* Impact: The public will receive information about ongoing anti-terrorist operations primarily through official government briefings, potentially limiting real-time access to information.
* Action Required: Stay informed through official channels and be aware of the restrictions on media coverage during such operations.
Key Entities Referenced
Ministry of Information and Broadcasting: The Indian government ministry responsible for the formulation and administration of rules, regulations and laws relating to information, broadcasting, the press and films in India.
New Delhi: The capital city of India, where the notification was issued.
Cable Television Networks Regulation Act, 1995: An Act of the Indian Parliament to regulate the cable television networks in India.
Cable Television Networks Rules, 1994: Rules framed under the Cable Television Networks (Regulation) Act, 1995 to regulate cable television networks in India.
Cable Television Networks Amendment Rules, 2015: The rules that amend the Cable Television Networks Rules, 1994.
Official Gazette: A public journal and the official record of the government.
R. Jaya: Joint Secretary, Government of India, who issued the notification.
Government of India Press, New Delhi: The printing press of the Government of India, located in New Delhi.
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2. सा.का.िन. 26 (अ), तारीख 18 जनवरी, 2000
3. सा.का.िन. 710 (अ), तारीख 8 िसतंबर, 2000
4. सा.का.िन. 719 (अ), तारीख 13 िसतंबर, 2000
5. सा.का.िन. 282 (अ), तारीख 11 मई, 2006
6. सा.का.िन. 452 (अ), तारीख 31 जुलाई, 2006
7. सा.का.िन. 459 (अ), तारीख 2 अग7 त, 2006
8. सा.का.िन. 469 (अ), तारीख 9 अग7 त, 2006
9. सा.का.िन. 697(अ), तारीख 11 नवंबर, 2006
10. सा.का.िन. 286(अ), तारीख 11 अ(cid:30)लै , 2007
11. सा.का.िन. 482(अ), तारीख 12 जुलाई, 2007
12. सा.का.िन. 774(अ), तारीख 3 (cid:4)दसंबर, 2007
13. सा.का.िन. 25(अ), तारीख 10 जनवरी, 2008
14. सा.का.िन. 104(अ), तारीख 25 फरवरी, 2008
15. सा.का.िन. 413(अ), तारीख 29 मई, 2008
16. सा.का.िन. 138(अ), तारीख 27 फरवरी, 2009
17. सा.का.िन. 411(अ), तारीख 12 जून, 2009
18. सा.का.िन. 940(अ), तारीख 28 अ(cid:30)लै , 2012
19. सा.का.िन. 1521(अ), तारीख 6 जुलाई, 2012
MINISTRY OF INFORMATION AND BROADCASTING
NOTIFICATION
New Delhi, the 21st March, 2015
G.S.R. 216(E).–– In exercise of the powers conferred by sub-section (2) of section 22 of the Cable
Television Networks (Regulation) Act, 1995 (7 of 1995), the Central Government hereby makes the
following rules further to amend the Cable Television Networks Rules, 1994, namely:––
1. (1) These rules may be called the Cable Television Networks (Amendment) Rules, 2015.
(2) They shall come into force on the date of their publication in the Official Gazette.
2. In the Cable Television Networks Rules, 1994, in rule 6, in sub-rule (1), after the Explanation to clause
(o), the following shall be inserted, namely:––
‘(p) contains live coverage of any anti-terrorist operation by security forces, wherein media coverage shall
be restricted to periodic briefing by an officer designated by the appropriate Government, till such operation
concludes.
Explanation.– For the purposes of this clause, it is clarified that “anti-terrorist operation” means such
operation undertaken to bring terrorists to justice, which includes all engagements involving justifiable use of
force between security forces and terrorists.’.
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Note:- The Principal rules were published in the Gazette of India, Extraordinary, Part II, Section 3,
Sub-section (i) vide notification number G.S.R. 729(E), dated the 29th September, 1994 and were
subsequently amended vide:-
1. G.S.R. 459 (E), dated the 8th October, 1996.
2. G.S.R. 26 (E), dated the 18th January, 2000.
3. G.S.R. 710 (E), dated the 8th September, 2000.
4. G.S.R. 719 (E), dated the 13th September, 2000.
5. G.S.R. 282 (E), dated the 11th May, 2006.
6. G.S.R. 452 (E), dated the 31st July, 2006.
7. G.S.R. 459 (E), dated the 2nd August, 2006.
8. G.S.R. 469 (E), dated the 9th August, 2006.
9. G.S.R. 697 (E), dated the 11th November, 2006.
10. G.S.R. 286 (E), dated the 11th April, 2007.
11. G.S.R. 482 (E), dated the 12th July, 2007.
12. G.S.R. 774 (E), dated the 3rd December, 2007.
13. G.S.R. 25 (E), dated the 10th January, 2008.
14. G.S.R. 104(E), dated the 25th February, 2008.
15. G.S.R. 413 (E), dated the 29th May, 2008.
16. G.S.R. 138 (E), dated the 27th February, 2009.
17. G.S.R. 411 (E), dated the 12th June, 2009.
18. S.O. 940 (E), dated the 28th April, 2012.
19. S.O. 1521 (E), dated the 6th July, 2012.
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