Govt considers tougher OTT regulations after release of Satluj without clearances

The Centre is considering amending the IT Rules-2021 for certification of films before release on OTT platforms, a development that comes amid a controversy over the film ‘Satluj’ that was released without any clearances.

Sources said the government was mulling introducing compulsory certification and clearance from the Censor Board before any film was released on OTT platforms. For this, an amendment in the IT Rules is necessary.

A senior government functionary said it was also considering action against intermediary ZEE5 for screening the uncensored film ‘Satluj’, which was still under consideration by the Censor Board for Film Certification (CBFC) and several cuts had been suggested in the film.