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Important Legislative News
Centre proposes a bigger stick for Press Council to beat newspapers with
Indian Express, Nov 18
The
Centre proposes to amend the Act that governs the Press Council of
India, which include punishing newspapers that publish “objectionable
material” by barring them from getting government advertisements.
Cabinet approves Notifications to the Trade Marks (Amendment) Bill, 2007
Press Information Bureau, Nov 20
The Cabinet approved the
modification of the Trade Marks (Amendment) Bill, 2007. They
include providing better protection to Indian trade marks in designated
member countries and giving reciprocal protection to trade marks from
member countries abroad.
Uniform sales tax for jet fuel on cards
Economic Times, Nov 26
The
Cabinet is likely to discuss a proposal to amend the Central Sales Tax
Act to include aviation turbine fuel (ATF) in the list of declared
goods. It would restrict the power of state governments to levy
sales tax on ATF beyond 4%.
Govt to finalise Broadcast Bill after receiving states' views
Business Standard, Nov 26
The
government may take a decision on the Broadcast Bill once it receives
comments from all states and Union Territories. The Bill calls
for regulation of television content and also proposes setting up of
body to monitor content.
I&B to go for CAS expansion only after costs are lowered
Times of India, Nov 27
The
Information & Broadcasting ministry plans to expand the conditional
access system after strengthening the regulatory mechanism and bringing
down costs. But it has not spelled out a deadline.
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