NEW DELHI: The Information and Broadcasting Ministry has asked non-news television channels, needing temporary permission for uplinking various events, to apply at least 15 days in advance to the proposed event for permission for uplinking.

Reiterating this, the Ministry has warned that it ‘may not be in a position to entertain such requests’ if applications are not filed on time.

Reasonable time is also needed for permission from the WPC Wing of the Communications and Information Technology Ministry after the clearance by the I&B Ministry, it was pointed out.

“Strict compliance to these instructions will ensure smooth functioning at both Ministries in order to process the broadcasters requests well in time," the I&B Ministry said.