Question : TRIVANDRUM DD CENTRE



(a) : whether Trivandrum Centre of Doordarshan continued broadcast of such sponsored programmes of various agencies which defaulted payments from time to time in connection with their advertisements as per the terms and conditions of the contract which resulted in revenue loss to the tune of crores of Rupees as their programmes were not suspended;

(b): if so, whether it was a result of the nexus between the Government officials and the advertising agency; and

(c): if so, the details of action taken/being taken by the Government against the guilty officials?

Answer given by the minister


THE MINISTER OF STATE OF THE MINISTRY OF INFORMATION & BROADCASTING & MINISTER OF STATE OF THE MINISTRY OF LAW, JUSTICE & COMPANY AFFAIRS (SHRI ARUN JAITLEY)

(a) : No, Sir.

(b) & (c): Do not arise.