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OTV AMA SAHI MEDHA 2026

Rules & Regulations

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Rules & Regulations

Effective for the 2026 edition of the contest. By registering, each committee agrees to the following:

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Eligibility & Entry

  1. 1.1Entries are open to Puja/Pandal Committees (“Committee”) that complete the official registration form truthfully and in full.
  2. 1.2Each Committee must apply under the General Category only. Based on eligibility and creative fit, the internal jury may nominate the Committee into one or more specific award categories.
2

Shortlisting & Category Nomination

  1. 2.1All applications are first screened for completeness, eligibility, and compliance.
  2. 2.2The internal jury will nominate qualifying Committees into suitable award categories based on the details, evidence, and materials submitted.
3

Finalists & Winners: Selection Method

  1. 3.1Finalists and Winners will be determined using a blended score of Public Voting (50%) and Jury Evaluation (50%).
  2. 3.2Public voting shall be conducted only via the official platform, within the announced dates.
  3. 3.3The jury’s scoring rubric will assess creativity, craftsmanship, thematic coherence, safety/management, and cultural relevance as applicable.
  4. 3.4In the event of a tie after applying the 50:50 weightage, the jury’s decision will prevail.
4

Limitation on Awards

  1. 4.1A Committee can win in only one (1) category in the 2026 edition.
  2. 4.2A Committee may be nominated in multiple categories but shall be declared winner in at most one.
5

Malpractice & Disqualification

  1. 5.1Any form of malpractice—including but not limited to submission of false information, vote manipulation, use of bots or incentivized/fraudulent voting, plagiarism, harassment, safety violations, or violation of law—will result in immediate disqualification.
  2. 5.2Where disqualification is based on proven malpractice, the organizer may cite the reason for record and transparency.
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Organizer’s Rights

  1. 6.1Odisha Television Ltd. (“Organizer”) reserves the right to accept, reject, or cancel any nomination or participation at its sole discretion, without assigning any reason.
  2. 6.2The Organizer may modify event dates, formats, or processes due to operational or safety considerations.
  3. 6.3The Organizer’s decisions at every stage are final and binding.
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Communications & Evidence

  1. 7.1Committees agree to provide accurate details, and upon request, supporting documents, photographs, and videos for verification.
  2. 7.2Failure to furnish valid evidence when requested may affect eligibility, nomination, or results.
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Compliance

  1. 8.1All participants must comply with applicable laws, permissions, safety norms, and local administrative directives during the festival period.
  2. 8.2Any breach may lead to rejection, disqualification, or post-event withdrawal of awards, at the Organizer’s discretion.

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