(a) whether any standards for minimum level of sound volume in decibels has been prescribed
for TV Broadcast;
(b) if so, the details thereof;
(c) whether there have been reports of certain TV channels amplifying the sound volume beyond
the prescribed limits while broadcasting advertisements;
(d) if so, the details thereof;
(e) whether any complaints have been received in this regard; and
(f) if so, the details thereof and the action taken in this regard?
MINISTER OF THE STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF INFORMATION & BROADCASTING (SHRI C.M. JATUA)
(a) & (b) No such standard for minimum level of sound volume has been prescribed for TV broadcast by this
Ministry. However Rule 7 (6) of the Cable TV Networks Rules, 1994 provides, ‘the picture and the audible
matter of the Advertisement shall not be excessively ‘loud’.
(c) No such reports have been received in this Ministry.
(d) Does not arise.
(e) No, Sir.
(f) Does not arise.