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-Unlicensed channels easily available through
cable operators.
-Zakir Naik preached his sermons through
one such channel uplinked from Dubai.
-I&B ministry mulling strict action to rein in
cable operators airing unlicensed channels.
NEW DELHI: Islamic preacher Zakir Naik's
sermons + through his channel Peace TV has
brought into focus the loopholes in the
country's broadcast regulatory framework.
Though the channel does not have a licence to
broadcast in India, it continues to be beamed
unhindered via cable operators.
Naik's speeches have come under the scanner
following the Bangladesh terror attack.
Investigations have revealed that the
terrorists were inspired by Naik's speeches
aired on his channel. The channel, which
reportedly uplinks from Dubai, is easily
available across the subcontinent.
Concerned over unlicenced channels running
amok, the I&B ministry has stepped up heat
on states to rein in cable operators and multi-
system operators. Highly placed sources said
on Wednesday that the ministry was planning
to circulate a list of licenced channels and ask
district collectors and SPs to ensure
compliance.
"Punitive action will be taken against those
who are found to be in violation and are
broadcasting unlicenced channels. State
authorities, district collectors and others have
been told to monitor such cable operators,'' a
source said. Ministry sources also said that any
evidence that unlicenced channels were being
shown would be taken up on priority.
The I&B ministry, through state police, can
seize equipment and take punitive action
against cable operators under the Cable
Television Network (Regulation) Amendment
Act, 2011 if a cable operator is found violating
the programme code. The code stipulates that
content beamed by cable operators should not
"contain attack on religions or communities or
visuals or words contemptuous of religious
groups or which promote communal attitudes''
or "contain anything affecting the integrity
of the nation''.
When asked about Naik's speeches, I&B
minister M Venkaiah Naidu, who took charge on
Wednesday, said, "We have time to study all
these aspects."
https://m.timesofindia.com/india/No-licence-to-air-in-India-but-no-stopping-Peace-TV/articleshow/53088604.cms
-Unlicensed channels easily available through
cable operators.
-Zakir Naik preached his sermons through
one such channel uplinked from Dubai.
-I&B ministry mulling strict action to rein in
cable operators airing unlicensed channels.
NEW DELHI: Islamic preacher Zakir Naik's
sermons + through his channel Peace TV has
brought into focus the loopholes in the
country's broadcast regulatory framework.
Though the channel does not have a licence to
broadcast in India, it continues to be beamed
unhindered via cable operators.
Naik's speeches have come under the scanner
following the Bangladesh terror attack.
Investigations have revealed that the
terrorists were inspired by Naik's speeches
aired on his channel. The channel, which
reportedly uplinks from Dubai, is easily
available across the subcontinent.
Concerned over unlicenced channels running
amok, the I&B ministry has stepped up heat
on states to rein in cable operators and multi-
system operators. Highly placed sources said
on Wednesday that the ministry was planning
to circulate a list of licenced channels and ask
district collectors and SPs to ensure
compliance.
"Punitive action will be taken against those
who are found to be in violation and are
broadcasting unlicenced channels. State
authorities, district collectors and others have
been told to monitor such cable operators,'' a
source said. Ministry sources also said that any
evidence that unlicenced channels were being
shown would be taken up on priority.
The I&B ministry, through state police, can
seize equipment and take punitive action
against cable operators under the Cable
Television Network (Regulation) Amendment
Act, 2011 if a cable operator is found violating
the programme code. The code stipulates that
content beamed by cable operators should not
"contain attack on religions or communities or
visuals or words contemptuous of religious
groups or which promote communal attitudes''
or "contain anything affecting the integrity
of the nation''.
When asked about Naik's speeches, I&B
minister M Venkaiah Naidu, who took charge on
Wednesday, said, "We have time to study all
these aspects."
https://m.timesofindia.com/india/No-licence-to-air-in-India-but-no-stopping-Peace-TV/articleshow/53088604.cms
