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The Cinematograph Act, 1918

( ACT NO. II OF 1918 )

[ 6th March, 1918 ]

Power to make rules
8.(1) The 1[* * *] Government may make rules for the purpose of carrying into effect the provisions of this Act.
 
 
(2) In particular and without prejudice to the generality of the foregoing power, rules under this section may provide for-
 
 
(a) the regulation of cinematograph exhibitions for securing the public safety; and
 
 
2[* * *]
 
 
(c) any other matter which by this Act is to be prescribed.
 
 
3[* * *]
 
 
(4) All rules made under this Act shall be published in the official Gazette, and, on such publication, shall have effect as if enacted in this Act.
  • 1
    The word "Provincial" was omitted by Article 7 of the Cinematograph (Bangladesh Amendment) Order, 1972 (President's Order No. 40 of 1972)
  • 2
    Clauses (b) and (bb) were omitted by section 13 of the Censorship of Films Act, 1963 (Act No. XVIII of 1963)
  • 3
    Sub-section (3) was repealed by section 2 and Schedule I of the Devolution Act, 1920 (Act No. XXXVIII of 1920)
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