LEGISLATIONS
ACTS
- Cable Television Networks (Regulation){Amendment} ACT, 2002
- Cable Television Networks Regulation ACT and Rules
- Cable Television Networks Regulation ACT, 1995-Updated Upto 31/08/2007
- The Cable Television Networks (Regulations) Amendment Act, 2007 (No.25 of 2007) dated 28th May 2007.
- The Cinematograph Act, 1952 and Rules
- Certification of Film Songs, Film Promos etc for Cable Service- Amendment to Cable TV Network ( Regulation) Act 1995
- Indian Telegraph Act 1885
- Indian Telegraph (Amendment ) Rules,2004
- Indian Wireless Act 1933
- Information Technology Act 2000
- Communication Convergence Bill 2001
- Indian Telegraph (Amendment ) Rules,2007
- Indian Telegraph (Amendment ) Rules,2008
- Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) Act 1997
- Press Council Act, 1978
- The Parliamentary Proceedings (Protection of Publication) Act, 1977
- SUPREME COURT JUDGEMENT ON AIRWAVES
SUBORDINATE LEGISLATIONS
NOTIFICATIONS AND GUIDELINES
Cable Network
- Notification GSR-459(E) dated 02.08.2006 regarding amendment in Cable Television Networks Rules, 1994
- Notification GSR-469(E) dated 09.08.2006 regarding amendment in Cable Television Networks Rules, 1994
- Notification G.S.R. 104(E) dated 25th February, 2008 amending Rule 7(2) (viii)(A) of the Cable Television Networks Rules
- Notification gsr 138(e) dated 27.02.2009 Amending rule 7(2) VIII(A) of the Cable Television Networks Rules
- Notification GSR 729(e) REGARDING Cable Television Networks Rules,1994-Updated upto 27.02.2009
- Notifications S.O. 1881 (E) dated 6th November 2007; issued under the cable Television Networks (Regulation) Act 1995.
- Clarification dated 04/09/2006 on the Cable Television networks (Second Amendment) rules 2006 published on 31/07/2006
- Notification SO-1881(E) dated 06/11/2007-Regarding Channels to be carried mandatory by Cable operators in addition to those Notified by Prasar Bharti
- Notification Amendments dated 11.11.2006 to Cable Television Network Rules, 2006 - Downlinking Guidelines
- Eight Notifications [282(E), 697(E), 286(E), 482(E), 774(E), 25(E), 413(E), 411(E)]
- Notification-05.09.2003[ 1027(E) ]
- Notification-29.08.2003[1000(E)]
- Notifocation-cablerules-2006-09[ 467(E)
- Notification 2003[39(E),503(E),459(E)
- Notification 2004-06[271(E),452(E),]
- Notification 2007-08(1694(E),1885(E),687(E),1881(e),281(E),
- Notification 29/09/1994[ 729(E)]
- Set Top Box
- Assorted Office Orders
- List of MSO's
CONDITIONAL ACCESS SYSTEM
- Notification SO(E) dated 29/08/2003 under cable TV Act
- Analog Set Top Box
- Notification F.No. 1-18/2006-B&CS Dated 21/11/2006- CAS areas tariff (first amendment )
- Notification F.No 15-3/2006-B&CS dated 31/08/2003 -CAS areas tariff
- Digital Set To Box
- Notification GSR 452(E) Dated 31/07/2006
- Notification S.O. 1231(E) Dated 31/07/2006
- Notification F.No 11-13/2006-B&CS Dated 24/08/2006 - Interconnection (second amendment) regualtion-24.8.2006
- Notification No 6-4/2006-B&CS Dated 04/09/2006 -Interconnection (thrid amendment) regualtion -4.09.2006
- Notification No 459(E) Dated 06/06/2003 under cable TV Act
- Notification No 503(E) dated 07/05/2003 under cable TV Act
- Notification No SO(E) Dated 10/7/2003 under cable TV Act
- Notification No 39(E) Dated 14/01/2003 under cable TV Act
- Notification GSR(E) amending cable TV networks rules dated8.9.2003 under cable TV Act
- Notification SO(E) amending cable TV networks rules dated 05.09.2003 under cable TV Act
- Notification 271(E) dated 27.02.2004 under cable TV Act
- Provisional authorisation to MSOs to operate in CAS areas
- The Standard of quality of service regualtions -23.8.2009
- Notification GSR No. 1 - Dated 31/07/06 under Cable TV Act
- Notification containing Amendment to the Cable TV Networks dated 08/09/2003
- Notification containing Amendment to the Cable TV Networks dated 05/09/2003
- Digital Set Top Box- Specification
- CAS Areas Tariff Order-31.08.2006
- The Standards of Quality of Service Regulation-23.08.2006
- Interconnection(Second Amendment) Regulation-24.08.2006
- Notification 1694(E) Dated 03/10/2007
- Notification 1785 (E) Dated 19/10/2007
- Notification 281(E) Dated 08/02/2008
- Notification GSR-687(E) Dated 31/10/2007 regarding Sports Broadcasting Signals (Mandatory Sharing with Prasar Bharati) Rules 2007
Internet Protocol Television (IPTV)
- Amendment in clause 5.6 of downlinking guidelines
- Channels to be compulsorily carried by IPTV operators
- Clarification under policy guidelines for IPTV
- Corrigendum to the clarification
- Format of self DECLARATION by IPTV service providers
- Policy guidelines for IPTV Service in India
Headend-in-the-Sky (HITS)
- Guidelines for providing Headend-in-the-Sky (HITS) Broadcasting Service in India
- Central Press Accreditation Rules 1985
Conditional Access System (CAS)
- List of Multi system operators permitted by Government of India
- List of Nodal Officers nominated by the State Government for implementation of CAS
Uplinking Guidelines
- Guidelines for uplinking from India
- Application form for temporary uplinking permission
- GOPA for teleports
- Provision of processing fees on account of change of satellite, channel name/logo, language of channel, category of channel, teleport and teleport location under Guidelines for uplinking from India
- Application form for permission for hiring of SNG/DSNG equipement/infrastructure by news & current affairs TV Channels
Downlinking Guidelines
- Policy Guidelines for Downlinking of Television Channels
- Application form for downlinking of TV channels
- Amendment in clause 5.6 of downlinking Guidelines dated 08/09/2008
- Amendment in clause 5.6 of Downlinking Guidelines dated 15/12/2009
- Clarification regarding payment of processing fee for application under downlinking guidelines
- Clarification on downlinking television channels in India
- Notification Amendments to Cable Television Network Rules, 2006- Downlinking Guidelines
- Notification GSR No 774(E) regarding downlinking of channels
- Downlinking Notifications [GSR282(E), GSR697(E), GSR286(E), GSR482(E), GSR774(E), GSR25(E), GSR413(E), GSR411(E), ]
Directives
- Notice in respect of Uplinking/ Downlinking proposals relating to TV Channels
- Notice in respect of Uplinking/ Downlinking proposals relating to TV Channels (27/04/09)
- Notice regarding pending applications for uplinking and downlinking of Private Satellite TV Channels
- Notice regarding additional chain for Teleports
- Notice dated 19.01.2010 regarding Extension of time to operationalise TV Channels
- Notice Regarding registration of Channels permitted before 2005
- Notice - Processing of Application for temporary uplinking permission for live uplink of various events
- Notice regarding compliance with 5.10 uplinking guidelines
- Notice Regarding submission of Information on operational status of channels
- Notice regarding receipt of applications under Uplinking/ Downlinking Guidelines
- Advisory regarding change of satellite, channel name/logo, language of channel, category of channel, teleport and teleport location under Guidelines for uplinking from India
- Advisory to MSO/Cable operator on carriage of illegal channels
- Warning for appointment new Directors without prior permission of Ministry
- Notice regarding intimation of operational status of TV channels
- Directive for surrogate advertisement to all TV channels dated 17th June 2010
- Advisory to all channels on Rule 7(10) of the cable Act dated 21 th June 2010
Content Regulation on Private TV Channels
- Programme and Advertising Codes
- Order dated 28.07.2008 regarding Monitoring Committee for Private TV Channels at the State and District Level
Direct to Home (DTH)
- Amendment -License FEE & Security Clearance-Order dated31.7.2006
- Amendment order dated 1.6.2005
- Amendment order dated 11 May 2006
- Carrying illegal TV Channels in violation of Downlinking policy guidelines in Cable dth Service
- Check list of documents for DTH broadcast license applicants
- Compulsory carriage of DD channels on DD - Order dated 26.11.2007
- Details guidlinesupdated 6.11.2007
- Digital set Top Box for DTH Service
- DTH Amendment-order dated 10.9.2007
- Guidelines for DTH Service Dated 15.3.2001
- Payment of license fee -Amendment Order dated 6.11.2007
- Press Release dated 9.5.2006
- Assignment /transfer of license of DTH service - order dated 3.12.2009
TRAI REGULATIONS
- THE TELECOMMUNICATION (BROADCASTING AND CABLE SERVICES) INTERCONNECTION (SIXTH AMENDMENT) REGULATIONS, 2010 (4 of 2010) dated 30-07-2010
- THE REGISTER OF INTERCONNECT AGREEMENTS (BROADCASTING AND CABLE SERVICES) (FOURTH AMENDMENT) REGULATIONS, 2009 (5 OF 2009)
- THE TELECOMMUNICATION (BROADCASTING AND CABLE SERVICES) INTERCONNECTION (FIFTH AMENDMENT) REGULATIONS, 2009 (4 of 2009)
- THE DIRECT TO HOME BROADCASTING SERVICES (STANDARDS OF QUALITY OF SERVICE AND REDRESSAL OF GRIEVANCES) (AMENDMENT) REGULATIONS, 2009(3 of 2009)
- The Standards of Quality of Service (Broadcasting and Cable Services) (Cable Television Non-CAS Areas) Regulations, 2009
- The Telecommunication (Broadcasting and Cable Services) Interconnection (Fourth Amendment) Regulation, 2007 (9 of 2007)
- The Direct to Home Broadcasting Services (Standards of Quality of Service and Redressal of Grievances) Regulations, 2007 (8 of 2007)
- The Telecommunication (Broadcasting and Cable Services) Interconnection (Third Amendment) Regulation, 2006 (10 of 2006)
- The Telecommunication (Broadcasting and Cable Services) Interconnection (Second Amendment) Regulation, 2006 (9 of 2006)
- Regulation on the The Standards of Quality of Service (Broadcasting and Cable services) (Cable Television - CAS Areas) Regulation, 2006 (8 of 2006)
- The Register of Interconnect Agreement (Broadcasting and Cable Services) (Third Amendment) Regulation, 2006 (3 of 2006)
- The Register of Interconnect Agreement (Broadcasting and Cable Services) (Second Amendment) Regulation 2005, (12 of 2005)
- The Register on Interconnect Agreement (Broadcasting and Cable Services)(First Amendment) (4 of 2005)
- Regulation on The Telecommunication (Broadcasting and Cable Services) Interconnection (First Amendment) Regulation,2005 (2 of 2005)
- Regulation The Register of Interconnect Agreements (Second Amendment) Regulation 2004(14 of 2004).b. Regulation on The Register of Interconnect Agreements (Broadcasting and Cable Services) Regulation, 2004 (15 of 2004)
- Chairmans Letter to Secretary I & B.The Telecommunication (Broadcasting and Cable Services) Interconnection Regulation 2004(13 of 2004)
- THE REGISTER OF INTERCONNECT AGREEMENTS (First Amendment)REGULATIONS 2004( 2 OF 2004)
TRAI RECOMMENDATIONS
- Recommendations on Implementation of Digital Addressable Cable TV Systems in India
- Recommendations on Issues relating to Uplinking/ Downlinking of Television channels in India
- Recommendations On Foreign Investment Limits for Broadcasting Sector
- Recommendations on Issues relating to Mobile TV Services - Authority response to observations made by Government.
- Recommendations on Issues relating to entry of certain entities into Broadcasting and Distribution activities
- Recommendations on foreign investment limits for broadcasting sector
- Recommendations regarding existing Headend-In-The-Sky (HITS) permission holder
- Recommendations on Headend-In-The Sky (HITS) - response to observations
- Recommendations on Interoperability and other issues relating to DTH
- Recommendations on issues relating to mobile television service
- Recommendations on Headend-In-The-Sky (HITS)
- Recommendations on Licensing Issues relating to DTH
- Recommendations on Issues relating to Convergence and Competition in Broadcasting and Telecommunications
- Recommendations on Digitalization of Cable Television
- Recommendations on Issues Relating to Private Terrestrial TV Broadcast Service
- Recommendations on Issues Relating to Satellite Radio Services
- Recommendations on Licensing Issues Relating to Community Radio Stations
- Recommendations on Licensing Issues Relating to 2nd Phase of Private FM Radio Broadcasting - response to observations made by Government
- Recommendations on Issues relating to Broadcasting and Distibution of TV Channels
- TRAIs Recommendation on 2nd Phase of Private FM Radio Broadcasting
- Interim Recommendation on Private FM Radio Broadcasting
- Interim Recommendations on Conditional Access System(CAS)
TARIFF ORDERS
- THE TELECOMMUNICATION (BROADCASTING AND CABLE) SERVICES (FOURTH) (ADDRESSABLE SYSTEMS) TARIFF ORDER, 2010 (NO. 1 OF 2010)
- TELECOMMUNICATION (BROADCASTING AND CABLE) SERVICES (THIRD) (CAS AREAS) TARIFF (THIRD AMENDMENT) ORDER, 2008 (NO. 5 OF 2008)
- TELECOMMUNICATION (BROADCASTING AND CABLE) SERVICES (SECOND) TARIFF (NINTH AMENDMENT) ORDER, 2008 (NO.4 OF 2008)
- Telecommunication (Broadcasting and Cable) Services (Second) Tariff (Eighth Amendment) Order, 2007 (3 of 2007)
- Order on - Telecommunication (Broadcasting and Cable) Services (Third)(CAS areas) Tariff Order, 2006 (6 of 2006),
- The Telecommunication (Broadcasting and Cable) Services (Third)(CAS areas) Tariff (First Amendment) Order, 2006, (7 of 2006)
- The Telecommunication (Broadcasting and Cable) Services (Second) Tariff (Seventh Amendment) Order 2006, (8 of 2006)
- The Telecommunication (Broadcasting and Cable) Services (Third) (CAS Areas) Tariff Order, 2006 (6 of 2006)
- The Telecommunication (Broadcasting and Cable) services (Second) Tariff (Sixth Amendment) Order 2006 (5 of 2006)
- The Telecommunication (Broadcasting and Cable) Services (second) Tariff ( Fifth Amendment) Order 2006, (4 of 2006)
- The Telecommunication (Broadcasting and Cable) Services (Second) Tariff (Fourth Amendment) Order 2006, (2 of 2006)