In a major relief for the broadcasters, the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has clarified to the Indian Broadcasting Foundation (IBF) that there is no requirement for existing broadcasters to take fresh security clearance for launching new channels. The IBF had written to the MHA seeking clarity on the validity of security clearance, security clearance for additional channels, disposal of applications in a time-bound manner, and renewal of permission. According to the MHA clarification received by the IBF, when a company that has already been security-cleared applies for additional channel licences, the Ministry of Information & Broadcasting (MIB) need not send such applications to the MHA for fresh security clearance, provided the applicant company’s security clearance is within the validity period of 10 years. The MHA has also clarified that the security clearance of a company, its board of directors, and the permissions/licences should be valid for a period of 10 years.
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