WB government issues advisory for all MSOs & cable operators in the state
“Several satellite TV channels are transmitting coverage of news & incidents in such a manner which are misleading, sensationalized & having communal tone & likely to cause breach of peace in State.”
State Govt strongly advises all MSOs & cable operators who are broadcasting such news & programs of various pvt satellite TV channels to immediately refrain from transmitting any such content which is violative of above mentioned Cable Television Network Act, 1995 : WB Govt
In early March 2020, the central government had asked cable operators to mandatorily broadcast 25 Doordarshan channels and Rajya Sabha and Lok Sabha TV, saying “non carriage” of these channels is liable for action under the law. The I&B Ministry said action against cable operator could be taken under the Cable Television Networks (Regulations) Act, 1995.
“All MSOs and cable operators are accordingly directed to mandatorily carry these channels. Any violation shall invite such action as provided in Cable TV Act and the Rules framed there under as well as the terms and conditions stipulated in the MSO permission, as the case may be,” the advisory said.
