New Delhi, Oct. 26 -- The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) on Monday recommended mandatory government authorisation for internet-based live television streaming applications, while proposing that smart TV manufacturers and operating system providers allow only authorised applications on their devices and app stores.

The recommendations, released under the 'Authorisation Framework for Application-based Linear Television Distribution (ALTD) Services', aim to bring internet-based television distribution, including Free Ad-Supported Streaming Television (FAST) services, under a formal regulatory framework.

According to Ministry of Communications, "The OEMs (including television manufacturers) and the OS providers should ensure t...