Radio - Centre asks FM radio channels not to play songs glorifying drugs
Any violation shall entail such penal action as deemed fit in accordance with the terms and conditions
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Any violation shall entail such penal action as deemed fit in accordance with the terms and conditions
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It said such content was in violation of the AIR Programme Code and the Centre had the right to impose sanctions for suspension of permission and prohibition of broadcast.
The Centre has cautioned FM radio channels against playing songs or broadcasting content glorifying alcohol, drugs, weaponry, and gangster/gun culture.