Govt Committee Addresses Ad Code Violations on Private TV Channels

• An Inter-Departmental Committee (IDC) hears complaints about advertising code violations by private TV channels.
• All advertisements on private satellite TV channels must adhere to the Advertising Code under the Cable Television Networks (Regulation) Act, 1995.
• Union Minister L Murugan confirmed the IDC's role in addressing code contraventions.
• Appropriate actions, including advisories, warnings, apology scrolls, and off-air orders, are taken based on IDC recommendations.
• The I&B Ministry regularly issues advisories to broadcasters to ensure compliance with the Advertising Code.