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  • MIB simplifies process of registration for India’s cable TV operators

    MIB simplifies process of registration for India’s cable TV operators

    UMBAI:  India’s ministry of Information and broadcasting has issued an advisory on 17 January outlining significant changes to the registration process for local cable operators (LCOs) and multi-system operators (MSOs) under the Cable Television Networks (Regulation) Act, 1995.

    The advisory highlights that, as per Section 3 of the Act, operating a cable television network without registration is prohibited. Applicants are now required to register or renew their registration online through the newly established Broadcast Seva Portal. This modernised approach addresses long-standing concerns regarding the cumbersome manual registration processes previously employed.

    Pursuant to the above, the central government has now introduced key amendments to the Rule vide Notification S. 0. No. 65(E) dated 17  January2025. Further, in exercise of powers conferred under clause (h) of Section 2 of the CTN Act, 1995, a notification vide S.O. No.315(E) dated 17  January , 2025 notifying the section Officer and additional  joint secretary to be the registering authorities for LCOs and MSOs respectively, has been issued.

    Key amendments outlined in the advisory include:

    Online Registration: LCO registration will be facilitated online via the Broadcast Seva Portal.
    Validity Extension: The registration will now be valid for five years, increased from one year.
    Processing Fee:  The registration fee has been set at Rs 5,000.
    National Registration Number: Registered LCOs will receive a unique National Registration Number valid throughout India.

    The new registering authority for LCOs will be designated section officers handling digital addressable systems (DAS) in the ministry. Additionally, applicants will need to verify their identity online using PAN, Aadhaar, and other required documents, with Aadhaar sharing being voluntary.

    Current LCOs are urged to apply for their registration renewal at least 90 days before expiration. Those with applications pending at local head post offices must withdraw and reapply through the Broadcast Seva Portal.

    The Ministry encourages all interested parties to take immediate action and offers support via a dedicated helpline (011-23381707) and toll-free number (18002127307), which are also available on the portal.

    These changes aim to streamline the registration process and enhance the operational framework for cable television networks in India.

    The advisory can be downloaded from this link b clicking on the word advisory
    The notification of the process of registration can be downloaded by clicking on the word notification
    The notification empowering the section officer for LCOs and the additional joint secretary in the case of MSOs can downloaded by clicking on the word notification.

  • I&B minister Anurag Thakur launches Broadcast Seva Portal

    I&B minister Anurag Thakur launches Broadcast Seva Portal

    Mumbai: Union minister of information and broadcasting Anurag Singh Thakur on Monday launched the Broadcast Seva Portal in New Delhi to facilitate ease of doing business in the broadcasting sector. Broadcast Seva Portal is an online portal solution for speedy filing and processing of applications of broadcasters for various kinds of licenses, permissions, and registrations.

    The 360-degree digital solution will facilitate the stakeholders in seeking permissions, applying for registration, tracking applications, calculating fees and executing payments. The services will be provided under the wider umbrella efforts of Digital India to all stakeholders including private satellite TV channels, teleport operators, MSOs, community and private radio channels.

    The Broadcast Seva Portal aims to bring transparency, accountability, and responsiveness to the ecosystem, with all information being made available on a single dashboard.

    Various services and features of the portal include end-to-end processing, integration with payment system (Bharat Kosh), integration with e-office and stakeholder ministries, analytics, reporting and Management Information System (MIS), integrated helpdesk, application forms and status tracking, downloading letters/orders from the portal itself, and alerts to stakeholders (SMS/e-mails).

    Speaking on the occasion, Thakur said the government has harnessed technology to bring transparency to the system and make it more accountable. “The Broadcast Seva Portal will reduce the turnaround time of applications and at the same time will help applicants track their progress. It will reduce the human interface that was required earlier and thus add to capacity building of the ministry and will be a major step towards ease of doing business,” he said.

    The minister informed the audience that the test run of the portal has received positive feedback from end-users. Soon it will be coupled with the National Single Window System. The ministry is open to further improvements that the industry may feel are required.

    MIB secretary Apurva Chandra shared that the new portal has several improvements over the previous version, having incorporated suggestions from stakeholders over a trial period of one month.

    The broadcasters present at the event welcomed the launch of the portal and said that it will greatly reduce the distance an application has to travel and the effort required in the application process.

    Improving India’s business climate is one of the key focus areas of the Government of India and the Broadcast Seva Portal exemplifies the Government’s commitment to ease of doing business and empowering the broadcasting sector.

    “The portal is a giant leap forward in realising prime minister Narendra Modi’s mantra of ‘Minimum Government, Maximum Governance’ as this simple and user-friendly web portal provides a broadcaster with an end-to-end solution with just a click of a mouse. It will boost the business environment and empower the entire broadcast sector by directly benefiting more than 900 Satellite TV Channels, 70 Teleport operators, 1700 Multi-service operators, 350 Community Radio Stations (CRS), and 380 Private FM Channels and others,” Thakur added.