Question : VIOLATION OF BROADCASTING NORMS BY FOREIGN COMPANIES

(a) whether foreign broadcasting/telecasting companies are operating in India without fulfilling the norms prescribed for telecast/broadcast in the country;

(b) if so, the details thereof alongwith the reasons therefor, during each of the last three years, till date, company-wise;

(c) the number of foreign companies which have complied with the norms prescribed by the Government, company-wise; and

(d) the steps taken/proposed to be taken by the Government against those foreign companies violating the norms?

THE MINISTER OF INFORMATION AND BROADCASTING AND PARLIAMENTARY AFFAIRS(SHRI P.R. DASMUNSI)

(a) to (d) : A Statement is laid on the Table of the House.