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Apply Online

  1. To Apply for Broadcasting License, the applicant has to make the application online via the following link Link
  2. If the applicant is an existing user, they can click “Sign In” and enter username and password to login.
  3. If the applicant is a new user, the applicant must click “Sign In” and you can see “Not a member? Sign Up” option below. Click on that and enter the required credentials and then login.
  4. After login, the applicant must click “Application for permission for Up linking/Down linking” and click “Start filing new application” Button.
  5. Then the applicant must enter the details of company and click “next “button to go to next step.
  6. Next follow the instructions and complete the rest of application by enters the details of owners and partners, employees, and equity and net worth details etc.
  7. Next the applicant must upload all the necessary documents that are mentioned in the “Required Documents” section of this page.
    • Note: All the document to be uploaded must be in “pdf format” and “digitally Signed”. The portal will automatically reject any document which is not digitally signed or in pdf format.
  8. Accept all terms and conditions by click on checkbox and save the form by clicking “save draft” button.
  9. By click on “Preview” Button, User can see Print Preview of Application form and take print for the same. By click on “Submit” Button, Application will submit to MIB.
  10. Any change in the equity structure of the Licensee Company as well as amendment to shareholders agreement, wherever applicable, shall only be carried out in consultation and with prior approval of Licensor.
  11. After receiving the necessary clearances are obtained, the applicant would be required to pay an initial non-refundable entry-fee of Rs.10 crores to the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting.
  12. After such payment of entry-fee, the applicant would be informed of intent of Min. of I & B to issue license and requested to approach WPC for SACFA clearance.
  13. After obtaining SACFA clearance, within one month of the same, the licensee will have to submit a Bank Guarantee from any Scheduled Bank to the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting for an amount of Rs. 5 crores for the first two quarters, and, thereafter, for an amount equivalent to estimated sum payable, equivalent to License fee for two quarters and other dues not otherwise securitised.
  14. After submission of this Bank Guarantee, the applicant would be required to sign a licensing agreement with the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting as per prescribed proforma (Form-B).
  15. After signing of such licensing agreement with the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, the applicant will have to apply to the Wireless Planning & Coordination (WPC) Wing of the Ministry of Communications for seeking Wireless Operational License for establishment, maintenance, and operation of DTH platform.
  16. The Licensee shall pay an annual fee equivalent to 8% of its Adjusted Gross Revenue, calculated by excluding GST from Gross Revenue (GR) as reflected in the audited accounts of the company for that particular financial year. The minimum annual license fee shall be subject to 10% of the Entry Fee. The license fee is to be paid on a quarterly basis, the quantum thereof to be equal to the actual License Fee payable for the preceding quarter. The annual settlement of the License Fee shall be done at the end of the financial year.
  17. The Licensee shall also, in addition, pay the license fee and royalty for the spectrum used as prescribed by Wireless Planning & Coordination Authority (WPC), under the Department of Telecommunications.
  18. This entire process can be completed within 6 months or as per the timeline advised by the respective department authority.



Apply In-Person:

  1. To Apply for Broadcasting License, the applicant has to approach the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting – link
  2. An application form will be provided to the applicant by the concerned officer. Or the applicant has to download the application form from the following link – link
  3. The applicant has to fill in all the necessary details in the application form. (Incomplete applications are not accepted)
  4. Make sure that the applicant has attached all the necessary documents that are mentioned in the “Required Documents” section of this page.
  5. The applicant has to attach the photocopies of the required documents along with the application form while submitting.
  6. Submit all the documents with the completed form to the concerned officer.
  7. After receiving the application, the concerned authority will check the submitted application and document set. If all are in place, the application will be accepted.
  8. Any change in the equity structure of the Licensee Company as well as amendment to shareholders agreement, wherever applicable, shall only be carried out in consultation and with prior approval of Licensor.
  9. After receiving the necessary clearances are obtained, the applicant would be required to pay an initial non-refundable entry-fee of Rs.10 crores to the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting.
  10. After such payment of entry-fee, the applicant would be informed of intent of Min. of I & B to issue license and requested to approach WPC for SACFA clearance.
  11. After obtaining SACFA clearance, within one month of the same, the licensee will have to submit a Bank Guarantee from any Scheduled Bank to the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting for an amount of Rs. 5 crores for the first two quarters, and, thereafter, for an amount equivalent to estimated sum payable, equivalent to License fee for two quarters and other dues not otherwise securitised.
  12. After submission of this Bank Guarantee, the applicant would be required to sign a licensing agreement with the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting as per prescribed proforma (Form-B).
  13. After signing of such licensing agreement with the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, the applicant will have to apply to the Wireless Planning & Coordination (WPC) Wing of the Ministry of Communications for seeking Wireless Operational License for establishment, maintenance, and operation of DTH platform.
  14. The Licensee shall pay an annual fee equivalent to 8% of its Adjusted Gross Revenue, calculated by excluding GST from Gross Revenue (GR) as reflected in the audited accounts of the company for that particular financial year. The minimum annual license fee shall be subject to 10% of the Entry Fee. The license fee is to be paid on a quarterly basis, the quantum thereof to be equal to the actual License Fee payable for the preceding quarter. The annual settlement of the License Fee shall be done at the end of the financial year.
  15. The Licensee shall also, in addition, pay the license fee and royalty for the spectrum used as prescribed by Wireless Planning & Coordination Authority (WPC), under the Department of Telecommunications.
  16. This entire process can be completed within 6 months or as per the timeline advised by the respective department authority.



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Required DocumentsEdit

  • Completed application form – link
  • One time Entry Fee (Non-refundable) of Rs.10 crores to be deposited through web-portal “Bharatkosh”.
  • Statement of Gross Revenue forming part of Final Accounts.
  • Performance Bank Guarantee of Rs.40 crores.
  • License Agreement.
  • An attested copy of Applicant Company’s Registration Certificate under Company’s Act 1956.
  • A copy of Certificate of incorporation; Memorandum & Articles of Association and Marketing/ Distribution Agreement.
  • Shareholding Pattern
  • A separate sheet giving Name, Address, contact Telephone of Promoters & Majority Shareholders and equity held in terms of amount and percentage of paid-up equity.
  • A list of Key Executives along with bio-data of each Director giving date of birth, place of birth, parentage, nationality, permanent address, residential address, official address, passport number (if any), qualification, experience, parentage etc.
  • Audited Balance sheet and Profit & Loss Account for the last 3 financial years and Certificate of Net Worth by a Chartered Accountant based on these documents.




Office Locations & ContactsEdit

MINISTRY OF INFORMATION & BROADCASTING
The Secretary,
Shastri Bhawan, 'A' Wing,
New Delhi-l l0 001.
Contact No. 011-23386394
Email: dirbc[desh]moib[at]nic[dot]in
Helpline No: 011-23381707
Contact Details – link

EligibilityEdit

Eligibility Criteria:

  • Applicant Company to be an Indian Company registered under Indian Company's Act, 1956.
  • Total foreign equity holding including FDI/NRI/OCB/FII in the applicant company not to exceed 49%.
  • Within the foreign equity, the FDI component not to exceed 20%.
  • The quantum represented by that proportion of the paid up equity share capital to the total issued equity capital of the Indian promoter Company, held or controlled by the foreign investors through FDI/NRI/OCB investments, shall form part of the above said FDI limit of 20%.
  • The applicant company must have Indian Management Control with majority representatives on the board as well as the Chief Executive of the company being a resident Indian.
  • Broadcasting companies and/or cable network companies shall not be eligible to collectively own more than 20% of the total equity of applicant company at any time during the license period. Similarly, the applicant company not to have more than 20% equity share in a broadcasting and/or cable network company.
  • The Licensee shall be required to submit the equity distribution of the Company in the prescribed Proforma (Table I and II of Annexure to Form-A) once within one month of start of every financial year.



FeesEdit

  • An initial non-refundable entry-fee of Rs.10 crores to the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting.



ValidityEdit

  • The Permission of Broadcasting License shall be granted for a period of 10 years.



Documents to UseEdit

  • Application form - link



Sample DocumentsEdit

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Processing TimeEdit

  • This entire process can be completed within 30 – 60 days or as per the timeline advised by the respective department authority.




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InstructionsEdit

  • Applicants must complete the application form before submitting it. Incomplete applications will not be accepted.
  • Applicants must provide genuine information while applying for this procedure.



Required InformationEdit

Company Details

  • Name of Company
  • Date of Incorporation
  • PAN
  • CIN number
  • Complete Postal Address


Corporate Office

  • Address
  • Pin code
  • District
  • State
  • Landline Number
  • Fax Number (if any)
  • E-mail


Registered Office

  • Address
  • Pin code
  • District
  • State
  • Landline Number
  • Fax Number (if any)
  • E-mail


Authorised contact Person /Signatory details

  • Name of Authorised Contact person/Signatory
  • Designation, if any
  • Address
  • Pin code
  • District
  • State
  • Landline Number
  • Fax Number
  • E-Mail
  • Mobile Number
  • Details of employees



Need for the DocumentEdit

  • A broadcast license is a type of spectrum license granting the licensee permission to use a portion of the radio frequency spectrum in a given geographical area for broadcasting purposes. The licenses generally include restrictions, which vary from band to band. Spectrum may be divided according to use.



Information which might helpEdit

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Other uses of the Document/CertificateEdit

Please explain what are other uses of obtaining this document/certificate.
e.g. Birth Certificate can be used as proof of identity.



External LinksEdit

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