Category: Other Ancillary Laws

The Consultation Paper, for seeking inputs from the stakeholders, has been placed on TRAI’s website (www.trai.gov.in). Written comments on the issues for consultation are invited from the stakeholders by 23rd October 2023 and counter comments …

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Ministry of Railways has decided to revise the procedure of payment of ex-gratia relief to the dependents of dead and injured passengers involved in Train Accidents and Untoward Incidents as defined under Section 123 read …

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A National Broadcasting Policy stipulating the vision, mission, strategies and the action points could set the tone for a planned development and growth of the Broadcasting sector in the country in the era of new …

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The recommendations provides for introduction of a new category of service provider called ‘Low Power Small Range FM Radio Broadcasting’ for provision of low power small range FM Radio.

The date for mandatory testing is now notified as 1st October 2024. It is also mandated that fitness testing of the vehicle shall be done only through automated testing station where the automated testing station …

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IRDAI has published TRAI directions with regard to the verification of Headers and Message Templates by Principal Entities to prevent misuse by fraudsters who’ve gained access to such elements.

The Authority has also recommended no entry fee at the time of renewal of license. Such a move will ease the financial burden on existing, as well as new entrants, and will be beneficial for …

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Renewal of certificate of fitness in respect of transport vehicles shall be within two years for vehicles up to eight years old and one year for vehicles older than eight years.

TRAI has decided to further extend the last date for submission of comments and counter-comments up to 3rd October 2023 and 17th October 2023, respectively.

Keeping in view the request of an industry association for extension of time for submission of counter comments, it has been decided to extend the last date for submission of counter comments up to 29.09.2023.

The amendment is issued because the Authority, during its consultations on Audit manual, received the feedback that owing to its benefits the IPTV based DPOs are switching to DRM technology. It is necessary that the …

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The Government of Karnataka’s commitment to road safety is reflected in this initiative, which seeks to engage the public and experts in shaping effective road safety policies. It is an opportunity for citizens to actively …

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