Section 20: Power to prohibit operation of cable television network in public interest

Q: What does Section 20 of The Cable Television Networks (Regulation) Act, 1995 (TCTNRA) deal with?

Section 20 TCTNRA pertains to "Power to prohibit operation of cable television network in public interest". It is part of the The Cable Television Networks (Regulation) Act, 1995, a legislation enacted by the Parliament of India. Section 20 of The Cable Television Networks (Regulation) Act, 1995 (TCTNRA) governs power to prohibit operation of cable television network in public interest. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: Is Section 20 TCTNRA still in force?

Yes, Section 20 of the The Cable Television Networks (Regulation) Act, 1995 is currently in force across the Republic of India.

Q: What is धारा 20 TCTNRA?

धारा 20 TCTNRA is the Devanagari Hindi reference for Section 20 of the The Cable Television Networks (Regulation) Act, 1995. Section 20 of The Cable Television Networks (Regulation) Act, 1995 (TCTNRA) governs power to prohibit operation of cable television network in public interest. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: What is Dhara 20 TCTNRA?

Dhara 20 TCTNRA is the Roman Hindi reference for Section 20 of the The Cable Television Networks (Regulation) Act, 1995. "Dhara" means "Section" in Hindi. Section 20 of The Cable Television Networks (Regulation) Act, 1995 (TCTNRA) governs power to prohibit operation of cable television network in public interest. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: How to cite Section 20 of The Cable Television Networks (Regulation) Act, 1995?

Cite as: "Section 20, The Cable Television Networks (Regulation) Act, 1995 (TCTNRA)" in legal briefs. For academic writing, use the BlueBook format: The Cable Television Networks (Regulation) Act, 1995, § 20 (India).

Law on Tips Editorial Board

(1)

Where the Central Government thinks it necessary or expedient so to do in public interest, it may prohibit the operation of any cable television network in such areas as it may, by notification in the Official Gazette, specify in this behalf.

(2)

Where the Central Government thinks it necessary or expedient so to do in the interest of the—

(i) sovereignty or integrity of India; or

(ii) security of India; or

(iii) friendly relations of India with any foreign State; or

(iv) public order, decency or morality,

(3)

Where the Central Government considers that any programme of any channel is not in conformity with the prescribed programme code referred to in section 5 or the prescribed advertisement code referred to in section 6, it may by order, regulate or prohibit the transmission or re-transmission of such programme.