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Centre moots Broadcasting Authority for TV channels

STAFF WRITER 21:23 HRS IST
Kopargaon (Maha), Feb 2 (PTI) The Union Government will create the
Broadcasting Authority of India (BAI) on par with TRAI, covering TV
channels and Doordarshan, Union Minister of State for Information and
Broadcasting S Jagatrakshakan said at Shirdi today.

The minister told reporters that the 140-year-old Indian Press Act
needs amendment and a committee would be set up for the purpose.

"The UPA-led government has taken a decision to create BAI on the
lines of Telephone Regulatory Authority of India and very soon a draft
bill will be prepared," he said.

It is difficult to monitor TV channels telecasting news and programmes
as there has been a huge growth in their numbers, he said, adding
channels should desist from airing sensitive issues which may create
unrest.

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