Q1. TRAI issued an order in September 2025 directing all Distribution Platform Operators (DPOs) to submit performance monitoring reports. Under which section of which Act was this order issued?
A Section 5 of TRAI Act 1997
B Section 20 of IT Act 2000
C Section 12 of TRAI Act 1997 Correct
D Section 8 of Broadcasting Services Regulation Act
Explanation
TRAI issued the order on September 10, 2025 under Section 12 of the TRAI Act 1997, directing all Distribution Platform Operators (DTH, MSO, HITS, IPTV) to submit Monthly Performance Monitoring Reports within 10 days of month-end and Quarterly reports within 15 days of quarter-end. Quarterly reports are optional for DPOs with under 30,000 active subscribers.