There are, in the country, a number of Acts which govern and regulate various telecommunications activities like the telecommunications between two points, audio broadcasting of radio messages or programs for the specified group of people or the public in general and telecasting of simultaneous audio –visual programs. The Telegraph Act 1885 ,The Wireless Act 1933 , The Radio Broadcasting Act 1975 and 1992 and The Television Broadcasting Act 1965 which regulate these activities may be considered for a combined Telecommunication Act applicable for all the allied services of telecommunications . While acknowledging the freedom of information as an important element of the modern World, the new Act may include restrictions to communications and broadcasts which are regarded as incompatible to the national security and harmful to the society.

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