(a) whether the Government proposes to take action against tobacco and liquor companies
indulging in ‘surrogate’ advertising in print, electronic and outdoor media; and
(b) if so, the details thereof?
(a) whether the Government proposes to take action against tobacco and liquor companies
indulging in ‘surrogate’ advertising in print, electronic and outdoor media; and
(b) if so, the details thereof?
THE MINISTER OF INFORMATION & BROADVASTING AND PARLIAMENTARY AFFAIRS (SHRI P.R. DASMUNSI)
(a) Yes Sir,
(b) This Ministry has recently issued a Notification dated 25.02.2008 amending the Cable
Television Networks Rules, 1994 to the effect that no advertisement shall be permitted which
promotes directly or indirectly production, sale or consumption of cigarettes, tobacco products,
wine, alcohol, liquor or other intoxicants. Failure to comply will entail action as per the
provisions of the Cable Television Networks (Regulation) Act, 1995 and rules framed thereunder.
As far as the Press in India is concerned, the Press Council of India, a statutory
autonomous body have laid norms for Journalistic Conduct. Article 13(2)(b) of the Press Council
Act 1987 states that - No advertisement shall be published, which promotes directly or indirectly
production, sale or consumption of cigarettes, tobacco products, wine, alcohol, liquor or other
intoxicants