[icernet] Bill passed to pave the way for CAS

[Arul Selvan MIC]

After a series of hiccups, the Cable Television Network Amendment Bill
2002 was unanimously passed in the Rajya Sabha to enable introduction of
the conditional access system (CAS) in the country. but, what will CAS
actually offer? On one hand, it is viewed as an instrument which will
help the subscriber choose only those channels which he wants, based on
his willingness to pay. On the other, those opposing CAS felt there
isn't much freedom for the subscriber in CAS. Reason: Government control
over the basic tier may result in the shift of some free-to-air channels
to the pay regime.

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