TNICOA is an
association formed by Internet Center Owners for the benefit of the Internet
Center Owners in Tamil Nadu and is known as Tamil Nadu Internet Center
Owners Association (TNICOA) a registered Organization.
How to become a
member?
Download
Membership
Form
from the home page, fill it and send it to the
address mentioned in it along with a subscription of Rs. 300/- (Valid till
December 2010).
What are the benefits
of joining this association?
You will become a member of a family of 500 plus members.
You can interact with all other members daily and seek for any help or
guidance through our google groups.
You will come to know about the rules and norms framed by the Police
Department, especially for the internet centers.
In case of any emergency problem all other members will stand behind you
and support you.
Most of the Internet-related business offers can be availed through our
association.
Receive the latest updated technical & legal news about our business.
You can post your queries about technical, legal and general
clarifications about our business and get expert advice from our experienced
members.
You will be receiving a beautiful Membership Certificate which is a symbol
of pride in our industry.
Is it only for
Chennaities or for other cities also?
This association
is meant for the Internet
Center Owners, who has a center anywhere in Tamil Nadu. The Police
Department has almost regularized all the centers in Chennai and they are
after other cities in Tamil Nadu now. It is better to join now and get
expert advice from us regarding Police License related issues.
What are the basic
rules to be followed by the Internet Centers?
As per the
instruction given by the Commissioner of Police, Greater Chennai the
following rules to be followed to obtain a valid license.
The proprietor/authorized
signatory of the browsing centre is required to obtain a license from the
Commissioner of Police, which is valid for one calendar year. It should be
renewed every year by the end of January. A fee of Rs.75/- (Seventy Five
only) per annum, per centre will be collected while issuing/renewal of
License.
The proprietor/authorized
signatory is required to execute an undertaking through an indemnity bond
for Rs.20/- non-judicial stamp paper, attested by a Notary Public for the
compliance of the conditions.
The proprietor/authorized
signatory or employee or attendant has to be satisfied with the identity of
the browser and ensure that proper entry is made in the manual Log Register,
which will contain details regarding (1) Computer No. (2) User Details (3)
Browser Signature (4) In Time (5) Out Time (6) Identity produced by the
browser and (7) Identity issued by the browsing centre.
The proprietor/authorized
signatory shall maintain the manual log register for browsers and shall
remain in his possession for a period of one year and the same will be
provided to law enforcement agencies on demand.
The proprietor/authorized
signatory may take precautions so as to avoid access to the objectionable
web sites by the browsers.
The proprietor/authorized
signatory may ensure that no closed cabins are allowed in the browsing
centre.
The proprietor/authorized
signatory shall be responsible for installing a special software to track
all URLs/Web sites visited by each browser in all the computers. This
special software log, which contains all the URLs visited by all the
browsers in all the computers, has to be preserved for one year.
The proprietor/authorized
signatory when allowing a browser, who does not possess any photo identity
card, subject to the consent of the browser may photograph the browser by
using a web camera. The browser shall be explained that this photograph will
be stored in the computer for the verification of Law Enforcement agencies
whenever required. The Proprietor/authorized signatory is responsible for
the safe custody of such photographs to avoid any misuse.
Browsing centre shall function
from SAM to 11PM (Special permission may be obtained whenever required)
The proprietor/authorized
signatory must supply every related document, registers and any necessary
information to the Law enforcement agencies on demand, who are authorized to
check or inspect any browsing centre to ensure compliance of the rules. An
officer not below the rank of Inspector of Police is authorized to check or
inspect browsing centre and the computer or network established there at any
time for the compliance of these rules.
The total number of computers in
Browsing Centres may be taken into account. Out of the total number the 50%
can be presumed as two wheeler users, 50% by public transport.
Two wheeler parking in browsing
centers for every two person one two wheeler parking can be insisted.
Required no. of parking space
should be provided within the premises.
In cases of browsing centre
located in the interior areas without sufficient parking space in the
premises, may be considered if the required no. of vehicles is a negligent
number, when parked outside the premises does not cause any hindrance to the
regular traffic movement.
Sketch showing the location
width of the road and connecting roads should be enclosed by the applicant
along with photograph.
Video Cameras should be fixed to
store the photos of the browsers so that misuse can be detected.
If I do not follow the
norms laid down by the Police Department?
We are here to serve
the society without affecting the nation's and every citizen's security. The
Association will not entertain or support those who are not following the
rules laid down by the Police Department.
Do you help us in
obtaining license?
No. We do not. You will have to apply for it on your own and then only you
can join the Association. But, you may contact Membership growth
Committee for basic clarifications.
I do not have license.
How and where to apply for license?
