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However, TEMA, a body representing telecom and ICT products, supported the Meity decision.

"Cameras, video surveillance are most sensitive to national security and the government has the right to introduce mandatory testing of essential parameters to ensure safety from security risks...there is no case for extension, as sufficient time has already been give," N K Goyal, chairman of the Telecom Equipment Manufacturing Association (TEMA) and President of CMAI, told Moneycontrol.

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Security First, Says Government

Backing the government’s decision, the Telecom Equipment Manufacturers Association (TEMA) emphasized the importance of national security. N.K. Goyal, TEMA Chairman said that video surveillance systems are sensitive to national security threats. The government is well within its rights to mandate strict testing protocols.

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