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PANAJI: The Goa government has stepped in to prevent disruptions at weddings and social functions, making it clear that hotels and event venues cannot stop music or demand payments based on copyright claims by private agencies such as PPL and Novex.<\/span><\/p>\n Replying to a Calling Attention motion moved by Fatorda MLA and GFP chief Vijai Sardesai today, Chief Minister Pramod Sawant told the Assembly that hotels will be instructed not to halt music or make payments when approached by such agencies.<\/span><\/p>\n \u201cHotels and event venues in Goa cannot stop music or demand payments over copyright claims. Any objections must be referred to the police, and no direct payments should be made. We will issue instructions to all hotels,\u201d Sawant said.<\/span><\/p>\n The Chief Minister added that the government will take up the matter with the Union Ministry of Commerce, seeking relief in line with a Gujarat High Court order and working towards a permanent solution.<\/span><\/p>\n Raising the issue, Sardesai said agencies like PPL and Novex were allegedly disrupting weddings and social gatherings despite clear legal exemptions.<\/span><\/p>\n \u201cThe law already provides exemptions for such events, and it must be strictly implemented. The government needs mandatory guidelines to prevent misuse and protect Goa\u2019s tourism and event ecosystem. A clear-cut announcement is needed,\u201d he said.<\/span><\/p>\n Sardesai cited Section 52(1)(za) of the Copyright Act, 1957, which exempts musical performances during bona fide religious or official ceremonies, including weddings, from copyright liability.<\/span><\/p>\n \u201cA statutory exemption must be enforced, clear directions must be given to enforcement authorities, and action should be taken against PPL and Novex for unlawful interference. This is extortion,\u201d he added.<\/span><\/p>\n In its written reply, the government reiterated the legal exemption and said the police would verify the actions of these agencies. The issue will also be taken up with the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) and the Registrar of Copyright to ensure proper enforcement.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n \u2018 The preceding article may include information circulated by third parties \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n \u2018 Some details of this article were extracted from the following source www.thegoan.net \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" PANAJI: The Goa government has stepped in to prevent disruptions at weddings and social functions, making it clear that hotels and event venues cannot stop music or demand payments based on copyright claims by private agencies such as PPL and Novex. 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