The Cinematograph Act, 1918

( ACT NO. II Of 1918 )

[ 6th March, 1918 ]
An Act to make provision for regulating exhibitions by means of Cinematographs.

 
WHEREAS it is expedient to make provision for regulating exhibitions by means of cinematographs; It is hereby enacted as follows:-
 
 
 

CONTENTS

SECTIONS

1.Short title, extent and commencement

2.Definitions

3.Cinematograph exhibition to be licensed

3A.Video-cassette recorder not to be used for public exhibition

4.Licensing authority

5.Restrictions on powers of licensing authority

6.Punishment for contravention of this Act and rules made thereunder

7.[ Repealed]

8.Power to make rules

9.Power to exempt