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Section 7 of The Sports Broadcasting Signals (Mandatory Sharing with PrasarBharati) Act, 2007
The Central Government may, by notification in the Official Gazette, make rules for carrying out the provisions of this Act.
Summary
- The Central Government has the legal power to make rules.
- These rules are designed to help carry out the provisions of this Act.
- The government must publish these rules as a notification in the Official Gazette, which is the official public journal of the government.
Practical examples
1On April 15, 2008, the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting decides to create a clear process for how television feeds must be shared. They write a rule explaining this process and publish it in the Official Gazette so everyone can read it.
2In June 2009, the government realizes they need to clarify a specific administrative timeline for radio commentary sharing. They issue a minor rule under this section and publish it officially to make it legally binding.
FAQ
1. Who is authorized to make rules under Section 7?
The Central Government is authorized to make rules.
2. What is the main purpose of the rules made under this section?
The rules are made to carry out the provisions of this Act.
3. Where must these rules be published?
They must be published as a notification in the Official Gazette.
Test yourself
Q1.Which entity has the power to make rules under Section 7?
Q2.Where must the rule notifications be published according to Section 7?
Q3.For what purpose may the Central Government make these rules?
Q4.How does the Central Government officially announce the rules?
Q5.Which specific section of the Act gives the Central Government the power to make rules?