Section 9 of The Sports Broadcasting Signals (Mandatory Sharing with PrasarBharati) Act, 2007
The relevant provisions under the Guidelines for Downlinking of Television Channels issued on the 11th November, 2005 and the Guidelines for Up linking from India issued on the 2nd December, 2005 for mandatory sharing of sports broadcasting signals with Prasar Bharati, shall continue to remain in force till fresh Guidelines are issued under this Act.
Summary
- The Downlinking Guidelines for Television Channels issued on November 11, 2005, remain in force.
- The Guidelines for Uplinking from India issued on December 2, 2005, remain in force.
- Both of these 2005 guidelines cover the mandatory sharing of sports broadcasting signals with Prasar Bharati.
- These guidelines continue to remain in force until fresh guidelines are officially issued under this Act.
Practical examples
FAQ
1. Which specific Downlinking Guidelines are kept active by Section 9?
The Guidelines for Downlinking of Television Channels issued on the 11th November, 2005.
2. Which specific Uplinking Guidelines are kept active by Section 9?
The Guidelines for Uplinking from India issued on the 2nd December, 2005.
3. How long do these 2005 Downlinking and Uplinking guidelines remain in force?
They remain in force until fresh Guidelines are issued under this Act.
4. What is the main purpose of Section 9?
Its purpose is to ensure that the 2005 guidelines for mandatory signal sharing continue to apply without a gap in the law.
Test yourself
Q1.On what date were the saved Guidelines for Downlinking of Television Channels originally issued?
Q2.On what date were the saved Guidelines for Uplinking from India issued?
Q3.Under Section 9, until when do the 2005 guidelines continue to remain in force?
Q4.What subject matter do the saved 2005 downlinking and uplinking guidelines cover?
Q5.What is the official title of Section 9 of this Act?