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Government decides to amend Copyright Act

Government decides to amend Copyright Act

 In support: BJP leader Arun Jaitley. Hemant Mishra / Mint Premium

In support: BJP leader Arun Jaitley. Hemant Mishra / Mint

New Delhi: The ministry of human resource development is amending the Copyright Act so that artists such as playback singers, lyricists and film directors can earn royalty each time their product is used in any media.

In support: BJP leader Arun Jaitley. Hemant Mishra / Mint

The government has gained the the Opposition’s support for the Bill.

“I am of the view that none should have an opinion against such a change in the Copyright Act which would benefit the artists," said Arun Jaitley, leader of the Opposition in Rajya Sabha. “But I have also received letters from the media houses who seem to be against any such move."

“Though the regulatory framework in the country is quite artist-friendly now new media has emerged like ringtones or remixes that is not covered under these laws," said singer Shubha Mudgal.

“An artist should have a say in case the song or creative property is modified. Also, the artist should be given a proper reasonable share for the property if it is being used for other purposes," she added.

Broadcasters aren’t happy. Jawahar Goel, president, Indian Broadcasting Foundation, said: “Our main grudge with the issue is that the broadcasters were not consulted before any decision was taken. We have not been informed as to what parts of the Act are being modified and what the final outcome will be."

Apurva Purohit, president, Association of Radio Operators for India, and chief executive of Radio City FM radio station, said: “This will be a draconian provision, which will completely wipe out the private FM radio stations."

santosh.j@livemint.com

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Published: 25 Nov 2009, 11:13 PM IST
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