Central Act
The Prasar Bharati (Broadcasting Corporation of India) Act, 1990
An Act to provide for the establishment of a Broadcasting Corporation for India, to be known as Prasar Bharati, to define its composition, functions and powers and to provide for matters connected therewith or incidental thereto.
| Act number | 25 of 1990 |
|---|---|
| Enacted | 1990-09-12 |
| In force from | 1997-09-15 |
| Ministry | Ministry of Information and Broadcasting |
| Sections | 37 |
| Section text held | Registry entry; certified PDF held |
Other Acts of the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting
- The Press and Registration of Periodicals Act, 2023
- The Sports Broadcasting Signals (Mandatory Sharing with PrasarBharati) Act, 2007
- The Cable Television Networks (Regulation) Act, 1995
- The Press Council Act, 1978
- The Parliamentary Proceedings (Protection of Publication) Act, 1977
- The Cinematograph Act, 1952
Questions this page answers
When did the The Prasar Bharati (Broadcasting Corporation of India) Act, 1990 come into force?
It came into force on 1997-09-15, having been enacted on 1990-09-12.
Which ministry administers it?
The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting.
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