Violations & Public Notices
Official notices, enforcement actions, and violation reporting for Santali cultural protection
What Constitutes a Cultural Violation?
Understanding actions that require SCRC review and enforcement
- •Content depicting Santali culture without SCRC certification
- •Commercial use of Santali symbols or traditions without approval
- •Fictional or dramatized portrayal of sacred practices
- •Use of traditional governance titles without authority
- •Incorrect festival dates or ritual procedures
- •False claims about Santali religious practices
- •Distortion of Manjhi-Pargana system
- •Misuse of Ol-Chiki script for inappropriate content
- •Renaming or relabeling Sarna Dharam
- •False association with Santali community
- •Unauthorized certification claims
- •Misleading cultural educational programs
- •Unauthorized use of traditional knowledge
- •Commercial exploitation of cultural heritage
- •Plagiarism of approved cultural works
- •False attribution of cultural authority
Public Notices & Advisories
Official announcements from SCRC regarding cultural matters
SCRC has published the official calendar for traditional Santali festivals for 2025. All content creators and cultural programs must reference these official dates.
SCRC has identified several online and offline educational programs claiming to teach Santali language and culture without proper certification. The public is advised to verify accreditation before enrollment.
SCRC has updated the certification guidelines for YouTube creators, social media influencers, and digital content producers. All active creators must review the new requirements.
Enforcement Actions
Compliance measures and corrective actions taken by SCRC
Corrective Notice
Issued for minor violations with instructions to correct within a specified timeframe. No public listing unless non-compliance persists.
Public Warning
Published warning for moderate violations with public notification to prevent community confusion and misrepresentation.
Restrictive Action
Recommendation to authorities for takedown, ban, or legal action against serious violations causing significant cultural harm.
Current enforcement actions will be listed here. SCRC maintains transparency in all compliance matters while respecting due process.
Report a Cultural Violation
Help protect Santali culture by reporting unauthorized or inaccurate representation
False Reporting: Submitting false or malicious reports is a serious offense and may result in legal consequences. Please ensure all information is accurate and truthful.
Response Time: SCRC reviews all reports within 5-7 business days. Complex cases may require additional investigation time.
Follow-up: You will receive email confirmation of your report and updates on the investigation status.
Questions About Cultural Compliance?
Contact SCRC for guidance on cultural representation and certification requirements