THE PRASAR BHARATI (BROADCASTING CORPORATION OF INDIA) ACT, 1990 (25 of 1990)
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(6) No officer or other employee transferred by an order made under sub-section (1) or sub-section (2), -
shall be dismissed or removed by an authority subordinate to that competent to make a similar or equivalent appointment under the Corporation as may -be specified in the regulations;
(b) shall be dismissed or removed or reduced in rank except after an inquiry in which he has been informed of the charges against him and given a reasonable opportunity of being heard in respect of those charges:
Provided that where it is proposed after such inquiry to impose upon him any such penalty, such penalty may be imposed on the basis of evidence adduced during such inquiry and it shall not be necessary to give such person an opportunity of making representation on the proposed penalty:
Provided further that clause (b) shall not apply where an officer or other employee is dismissed or removed or reduced in rank on the ground of conduct which has led to his conviction on a criminal charge.
12. Functions and powers of Corporation. -(l) Subject to the provisions of this Act, it shall be the primary duty of the Corporation to organise and conduct public broadcasting services to inform, educate and entertain the public and to ensure a balanced development of broadcasting on radio and television.
Explanation .- For the removal of doubts, it is hereby declared that the provisions of this section shall be in addition to, and not in derogation of, the provisions of the Indian Telegraph Act, 1885 (13 of 1885).
(2) The Corporation shall, in the discharge of its functions, be guided by the following objectives, namely:
upholding the unity and integrity of the country and the values enshrined in the Constitution;
safeguarding the citizen's right to be informed freely, truthfully and objectively on all matters of public interest, national or international, and presenting a fair and balanced flow of information including contrasting views without advocating any opinion Of ideology of its own; .
paying special attention to the fields of education and spread of literacy, agriculture, rural development, environment, health and family welfare and science and technology;
providing adequate coverage to the diverse cultures and languages of the various regions of the country by broadcasting appropriate programmes;
providing adequate coverage to sports and games so as to encourage healthy competition and the spirit of sportsmanship;
providing appropriate programmes keeping in view the special needs of the youth;
informing and stimulating the national consciousness in regard to the status and problems of women and paying special attention to the upliftment of women;
promoting social justice and combating exploitation, inequality and such evils as untouchability and advancing the welfare of the weaker sections of the society;
safeguarding the rights of the working classes and advancing their welfare;
serving the rural and weaker sections of the people and those residing in border regions, backward or remote areas;
providing suitable programmes keeping in view the special needs of the minorities and tribal communities;
taking special steps to protect the interests of children, the blind, the aged, the handicapped and other vulnerable sections of the people;
promoting national integration by broadcasting in a manner that facilitates communication in the languages in India; and facilitating the distribution of regional broadcasting services in every State in the languages of that State;
providing comprehensive broadcast coverage through the choice of appropriate technology and the best utilisation of the broadcast frequencies available and ensuring high quality reception;
promoting research and development activities in order to ensure that radio and television broadcast technology are constantly updated; and
expanding broadcasting facilities by establishing additional channels of transmission at various levels..
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