Crackdown on TV Channels: Government Enforces Programme and Advertising Codes
Over the past five years, the government has enforced 144 actions against private satellite TV channels for violations of the Programme and Advertising Codes. These actions include cancellations, off-air orders, and advisories. The Information and Broadcasting Ministry maintains strict regulatory oversight to ensure adherence to established content standards.
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The Information and Broadcasting Ministry has taken decisive steps against non-compliant private satellite TV channels, with Union Minister L Murugan revealing actions against 144 violations over the past five years.
Measures have included the cancellation of broadcasting permissions and issuing off-air orders to ensure strict adherence to the Programme and Advertising Codes.
Additionally, the Ministry has issued warnings, mandated apology scrolls, and provided advisories to maintain content standards on the airwaves.
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