Court ruling regarding photos in government-funded ads
Q. Which of the following statements are correct about photos in government advertisements?
1. Only photos of Prime Minister, President and Chief Ministers of state can be used in government advertisements.
2. N.S. Madhava Menon was appointed for introducing checks on government-funded ads.- Published on 18 Sep 15a. Only 1
b. Only 2
c. Both
d. None
ANSWER: Only 2
The SC held that the photos of only three constitutional authorities - Prime Minister, President and Chief Justice of India - can be used in such ads. But for that too, the personal approval of these three authorities need to be got before publication.
N.S. Madhava Menon was appointed for introducing checks on government-funded ads. The committee was formed in April 2014 on a PIL filed by NGO Common Cause had argued that ruling party leaders and ministers were taking undue advantage at public expenses. It had further said that no ads should be allowed on election eve.
