how to lodge a complaint ...

Since there was a post about someone wanting to complain against the uttaran CVS.. here are some details on how to do so

Electronic Media Monitoring Center allows consumers to file complaints against private television channels and radio stations in a prescribed format. Before making a complaint, you should:

1. Electronically record the piece of content which is objectionable as per your understanding or simply make notes of it.
2. Keep a note of the programme name, channel name and date and timing of the broadcast.
3. Make sure that your complaint falls under the following types of violations:

• Child Abuse
• Child Marriage
• Violence against Women
• Contains anything obscene or nudity
• Superstition
• Half truth
• Communal speech
• Promote communal violence
• Provocative statements
• Drugs, alcohol and solvent abuse
• Sexual conduct
• Coarse and offensive language
• Imitative behaviour
• Impartial reports
• Contains criticism of friendly countries
• Against any law and order
• Bad language or explicit scene of violence
• Attack on any particular religion

You can file a complaint either online or through post to Electronic Media Monitoring Center. To file an online complaint, you have to visit http://emmc.gov.in/ and register as a user. Alternatively, you can and post it on the address provided in the application.

On receiving a consumer complaint, the agency validates the information against the official records. If the complaint is valid, it is forwarded to the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, which can then take strict action against the party that has violated the law.

News Broadcaster Association (NBA) is another agency which seeks consumer complaints against unlawful reporting. It is an industry consortium for news broadcast channels and aims to promote self-regulation in news reporting. It is a private entity and not a government agency.