The proposed Broadcast Bill — Part I

IN Law and Policy | 18/08/2006

The Hoot presents excerpts from the Broadcast Bill with comments on its key proposals.

A DRAFT OF THE PROPOSED BROADCASTING SERVICES REGULATION BILL, 2006

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Objectives of the Bill

To promote facilitate and develop in an orderly manner the carriage and content of Broadcasting,

To provide for regulation of broadcasting services in India for offering a variety of entertainment, news, views and information in a fair, objective and competitive manner and to provide for regulation of content for public viewing and matters connected therewith or incidental thereto.

To provide for the

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