Question : ACTION AGAINSTS TV CHANNEL



(a) whether there are reports of vulgarity being depicted in the programme ‘Emotional Aytachaar’ telecast on UTV-Bindaas TV channel; and

(b) if so, the action taken/being taken by the Government in this regard?

Answer given by the minister


THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF INFORMATION & BROADCASTING (SHRI C.M. JATUA)

(a) & (b) Government has issued a Show Cause Notice dated 02.02.2010 to UTV-Bindaas Channel for telecasting the reality show ‘Emotional Atyachaar’ which appeared to be obscene, offending against good taste and decency and also not suitable for children and unrestricted public exhibition. Action is taken as required in all such cases on receipt of the written reply of the channel to the Show Cause Notice.