Introduction :
# Broadcasting content complaints council is the independent ,self regulatory body for non-news general entertainment channels setup by Indian Broadcasting Foundation in 2011.
#The council from time to time receive complaints from High Courts .It also provides inputs to Ministry of Information and Broadcasting for responding to questions put by members of Parliament.
# Ministry Of I &B recognized the self regulatory mandate of BCCC.
# BCCC would examine the complaints about television programmes received from viewers or any sources ,NGO’s ,RAW, Ministry of Broadcasting etc.
# BCCC ensures that programmes in television are in conformity with the self regulatory content guidelines.
# You may make a complaint against any television channels if they breach the code in following principles.
1.National Interest
2.Racial and Religious Harmony
3.Children and generally accessible programme.
4.Social Values
5.Kissing , Sex and Nudity
6.Violence and Crime
7.Gambling
8.Horror and the occult
9.Drugs,Smoking,Tobacco,Solvents and Alcohol
10.Libel,Slander and Defamation
11.Harm and Offence
Organisation:
# The BCCC Council is a 13 member body.
# Chairperson bring a retired judge of Supreme Court or High Court.
# Other 12 members must be from
—> Four Non Broadcaster members
—> Four members from any National Level Statutory Commissions
—> Four Broadcaster members