The information and broadcasting ministry is finalising a Bill to regulate the broadcasting sector with the aim of bringing in more efficiency and coherence in its policies.
According to senior government officials, several laws governing the sector will be part of the new legislation. The government is planing to draft the new law by the end of 2003.
Some of the laws expected to be a part of the new legislation are the Cable Television Regulation Act, the legislation permitting direct-to-home (DTH) telecasts and the multiple guidelines that regulate television content. However, the licensing powers will rest with the government.