(a) whether the foreign television channels telecast only such programmes and films
which are full of violence, vulgarity and indecency;
(b) whether the Government propose to impose a ban on the telecast of such undesired
programmes by foreign television channels;
(c) if so, the details thereof; and
(d) if not, the reasons therefor?
THE MINISTER OF INFORMATION AND BROADCASTING (SMT. SUSHMA SWARAJ)
(a) to (d): A Statement is laid down on the Table of the House.
STATEMENT REFERRED TO IN REPLY TO PARTS (a) TO (d) OF LOK
SABHA STARRED QUESTION NO. 190 FOR ANSWER ON 9.3.2001.
(a) to (d): As per the provisions of the Cable Television Networks (Regulation) Act,
1995, the programmes of satellite channels, when transmitted through cable networks,
are required to adhere to the prescribed Programme and Advertisement Codes.
Enforcement of the provisions of the Act rests with the authorized officers i.e. DMs,
SDMs, Commissioners of Police and other officers as may be notified by the
Central/State Governments. The issue of effective implementation of the provisions of
the Cable Act has been taken up with the State Governments.