The Publication of Books (Regulation and Control) Ordinance, 1965 (East Pakistan Ordinance)

(EAST PAKISTAN ORDINANCE NO. V OF 1965)

[ 26th October, 1965 ]
An Ordinance to provide for the regulation and control of printing and publication of books or works first published in a foreign country.1♣

 
 
 
WHEREAS it is expedient to provide for the regulation and control of printing and publication of books or works first published in a foreign country;
 
 
 
 
AND WHEREAS the Provincial Assembly of East Pakistan is not in session and the Governor is satisfied that circumstances exist which render immediate legislation necessary;
 
 
 
 
NOW, THEREFORE, in exercise of the powers conferred by Article 79 of the Constitution of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, the Governor is pleased to make and promulgate the following Ordinance, namely:-
 
 
 

CONTENTS

SECTIONS

1. Short title, extent and commencement

2. Definitions

3. Restriction on Publication of certain books or works

4. Application for permission

5. Appeal

6. Exemption

7. Penalty

8. Forfeiture of the book or work

9. Jurisdiction to try offences

10. Bar to jurisdiction of Civil Courts

11. Power to make rules