Lawgist10AInspection of cable network and services
4 [10A. Inspection of cable network and services.--(1) Without prejudice to the provisions contained in the Indian Telegraph Act, 1885 (13 of 1885) or any other law for the time being in force, the Central Government or its officers authorised by it or authorised agency shall have the right to inspect the cable network and services.
(2) No prior permission or intimation shall be required to exercise the right of the Central Government or its authorised representatives to carry out such inspection.
(3) The inspection shall ordinarily be carried out after giving reasonable notice except in circumstances where giving of such a notice shall defeat the purpose of the inspection.
(4) On being so directed by the Central Government or its authorised officers oragency so authorised by it, the cable operator shall provide the necessary equipment, services and facilities at designated place or places for lawful interception or continuous monitoring of the cable service at its own cost by or under the supervision of the Central Government or its officers or agency so authorised by it].
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1. Ins. by s. 9, ibid. (w.e.f. 25-10-2011).
- 3 Cable television network not to be operated except after registration
- 4 Registration as cable operator
- 4A Transmission of programmes through digital addressable systems, etc
- 4B Right of way for cable operators and permission by public authority
- 5 Programme code
- 6 Advertisement code
- 7 Maintenance of register
- 8 Compulsory transmission of certain channels
- 9 Use of standard equipment in cable television network
- 10 Cable television network not to interfere with any telecommunication system
- 10A Inspection of cable network and services
