Government is coming down heavily on offenders of copyright act and expected to come up with three notice approach besides imposing fine under the revised norms of Section 92A for infringing the law.

Launching a cabinet paper on the proposed steps being taken by the government, Minister of Commerce Simon Power said that the new copyright legislation would be introduced in the parliament during early next year, which has been prepared by making some amendments in Section 92A of the copyright act 1994.

Mr. Power said, "A great deal of work has gone into finding a fair, effective, and credible process for the enforcement of copyright against illegal peer-to-peer file-sharers."

Under the provisions of new copyright act, the right holder can approach the Internet Service Provider (ISP) against alleged infringement of the copyright act by users.

Users will be informed about the violation of act through the first notice, while further action can be taken to stop illegal downloading of the contents through subsequent notices.

The right holder has been entitled to ask for a fine of up to $15,000 at the Copyright Tribunal if the offender continues downloading despite serving three notices.

Users account can be suspended for six months through court’s order in case of some serious breaches. In the meantime, users can issue counter notice and appeal in the court against the frivolous and unsubstantial copyright charges.