NBSA
- October 16, 2020
- Posted by: OptimizeIAS Team
- Category: DPN Topics
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Subject : National Organisation
Context : Delhi High Court has given two weeks time to NBSA to decide on complaints filed against it.
Concept :
National Broadcasting Standards Authority
- News Broadcasting Standards Authority is an independent body set up by the News Broadcasters Association. Its task is to consider and adjudicate upon complaints about broadcasts.
- The NBA has devised a Code of Ethics to regulate television content as a self regulation mechanism.
- The News Broadcasting Standards Authority (NBSA), of the NBA, is empowered to warn, admonish, censure, express disapproval and fine the broadcaster a sum upto Rs. 1 lakh for violation of the Code.
Composition:
- A Chairperson, being an eminent jurist;
- Four eminent persons having special knowledge and/or practical experience in the field of law, education, medicine, science, literature, public administration, consumer affairs, environment, human psychology and/or culture; and
- Four eminent editors employed with a broadcaster.