Section 5: Programme code

Q: What does Section 5 of The Cable Television Networks (Regulation) Act, 1995 (TCTNRA) deal with?

Section 5 TCTNRA pertains to "Programme code". It is part of the The Cable Television Networks (Regulation) Act, 1995, a legislation enacted by the Parliament of India. Section 5 of The Cable Television Networks (Regulation) Act, 1995 (TCTNRA) governs programme code. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: Is Section 5 TCTNRA still in force?

Yes, Section 5 of the The Cable Television Networks (Regulation) Act, 1995 is currently in force across the Republic of India.

Q: What is धारा 5 TCTNRA?

धारा 5 TCTNRA is the Devanagari Hindi reference for Section 5 of the The Cable Television Networks (Regulation) Act, 1995. Section 5 of The Cable Television Networks (Regulation) Act, 1995 (TCTNRA) governs programme code. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: What is Dhara 5 TCTNRA?

Dhara 5 TCTNRA is the Roman Hindi reference for Section 5 of the The Cable Television Networks (Regulation) Act, 1995. "Dhara" means "Section" in Hindi. Section 5 of The Cable Television Networks (Regulation) Act, 1995 (TCTNRA) governs programme code. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: How to cite Section 5 of The Cable Television Networks (Regulation) Act, 1995?

Cite as: "Section 5, 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, 1995, § 5 (India).

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Table of Contents

The Cable Television Networks (Regulation) Act, 1995

Chapter IIR — egulation of cable television network

Section 5

Programme code

No person shall transmit or re-transmit through a cable service any programme unless such programme is in conformity with the prescribed programme code.

Related Sections

§4B

Right of way for cable operators and permission by public authority

Cable television network not to be operated except after registration

TCTNRA

§4

Registration as cable operator

TCTNRA

§4A

Transmission of programmes through digital addressable systems, etc

TCTNRA

§7

Maintenance of register

TCTNRA

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Table of Contents

The Cable Television Networks (Regulation) Act, 1995

Chapter IIR — egulation of cable television network

Section 5

Programme code

No person shall transmit or re-transmit through a cable service any programme unless such programme is in conformity with the prescribed programme code.