The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting published the
Broadcasting Services (Regulation) Bill, 2023, on 10th
November 2023, soliciting suggestions and feedback from
stakeholders as well as the general public. The draft Bill, once
approved, shall replace the existing Cable Television Networks
(Regulation) Act 1995. There is an urgent need to replace the
existing legislation as there has been significant diversification
in media and broadcasting services with internet-based services
such as OTT platforms, IPTV, etc.
Therefore, the proposed Broadcasting Services (Regulation) Bill,
2023 is aimed at regulating the different types of Broadcasters and
Broadcasting networks in India and is divided into four parts,
i.e.
