Easier uplinking process for TV channels

The Narendra Modi government at the Centre has simplified the procedure for processing applications for the uplinking and downlinking of television channels.

In a directive isued on Wednesday, the Union information and broadcasting ministry said, “Department of space clearance would not be required for TV channel applications proposing to uplink from teleports which are already cleared by DoS and permitted by the I&B”.

This order will come into force with immediate effect, sources said.

Sources said that all applications requiring permission for uplinking/downlinking of private satellites TV channels or teleports are processed as per clause 9.2

No need for department of space clearance for applications proposing to uplink from teleports which are already cleared by DoS and permitted by the I&B, a new order said

of the policy guidelines for uplinking of television channels from India.

“On the basis of information furnished in the application form, if the applicant is found eligible, its application will be sent for security clearance to the ministry of home affairs and for clearance of satellite use to the department of space (wherever required),” the guidelines say.

After detailed and careful consideration, the competent authority has decided that the following procedure would be followed in dealing with the phrase “wherever required” and DoS clearance would be required in case of applications seeking permission to set up teleports and operating DSNG vans. “However, DoS clearance would not be required for TV channel applications proposing to uplink from teleports which are already cleared by the DoS and permitted by I&B,” the order added.