Andhra Pradesh Exhibition of Films on Television Screen through Video Cassette Recorders (Regulation) Act, 1993
Andhra Pradesh Exhibition of Films on Television Screen through Video Cassette Recorders (Regulation) Act, 1993
The Andhra Pradesh Exhibition of Films on Television Screen through Video Cassette Recorders (Regulation) Act, 1993 regulates the public screening of movies using video cassette recorders and cable television across Andhra Pradesh. It applies to video library operators, cable service providers, and anyone exhibiting films on television for public viewing. Under this law, operators must obtain official licences, construct safe premises, secure copyright consent, and show only certified films. By empowering authorities to inspect premises, confiscate unauthorized tapes, and penalize violators, the legislation protects public safety, prevents piracy, and ensures legal compliance.
- 1. Short title, extent and commencement
- 2. Definitions
- 3. Exhibition through Video Cassette Recorder to be Licensed
- 4. Video library to be licenced
- 5. Grant or refusal of licence
- 6. Permission for construction of buildings or installation of machinery, etc
- 7. Power to issue directions
- 8. Letter of consent
- 9. Licensee to exhibit only certified films
- 10. Power of Government or licensing authority to suspend the exhibition of films in certain cases
- 11. Power to revoke or suspended licence
- 12. Penalties
- 13. Offences by companies
- 14. Power to enter, search and seize
- 15. Confiscation of video cassettes, etc
- 16. Cognizance of offence
- 17. Offences under this Act to be cognizable
- 18. Appeal
- 19. Powers of revision
- 20. Power to make rules
- 21. Savings
- 22. Protection of Acts done in good faith
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