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The technology, media, and telecommunication (TMT) sector is an industry grouping that includes the majority of companies focused on new technologies in India. LEGALLANDS offers regulatory and transactional advice to some of the largest telecom and technology players in India and the world as well as to some of the largest software and technology companies in the world. Our key areas of expertise include outsourcing, e-commerce, technology transactions, IP strategy, media, and broadcasting.
What is the reason for the Evolution of Telecommunications and Media Laws in India?
The huge and rapid demand for telecommunication in India has lead to an evolution of Telecommunications and Media laws in India. Life these days seems to be impossible without the presence of various communication mediums such as Internet platforms, press, telephones, mobile phone networks etc.
Whereas the term Media is used in a much broader sense that covers up tele-communication, advertising and broadcasting as a result of which it becomes very easy to transmit piece of information among the common masses.
Which is the principal body that governs Telecommunication Laws in India?
The principal body that governs Telecommunication Laws in India is the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI). This Authority has been set up in 1997 by the Act of the Parliament for regulation of telecom services in order to ensure that there exists a fair and a transparent system which will help in promoting fair competition in the telecom sector. It also aims at promoting socio-economic development of citizens of India by regulation of Telecom services.
The various legislation’s which govern the Telecommunication and Media laws in India are as follows:-
- The Indian Telegraph Act, 1885
- The Information Technology Act, 2000
- The Wireless Telegraphy Act, 1933
- Telecom Regulatory Authority Act, 1997
- The Cable Television Networks (Regulation) Act, 1995
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LEGALLANDS works closely with various government authorities including the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology and the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India and has various clienteles to whom Legallands advises on regulatory and legal issues arising out of emerging technologies and changes in the licensing regime.
LEGALLANDS has assisted and advised a number of clients in acquiring telecommunication license in India. Our extensive knowledge and network help business actors in the field of telecommunication and media laws by providing services of Legal Analysis, License and Permit, Legal Audit, Contract Drafting and Legal compliance.
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