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The Andhra Pradesh Objectionable Performances Prohibition Act, 1956

The Andhra Pradesh Objectionable Performances Prohibition Act, 1956

General195616 sections

This Act lets the authorities prohibit public performances such as plays and dramas that are objectionable, for example those likely to incite violence to overthrow the Government, or that are obscene. In Hyderabad and Secunderabad this power lies with the Commissioner of Police, and elsewhere with the District Collector. Disobeying a prohibition order, or holding a prohibited performance, is punishable. Police can be given a warrant to enter and stop a performance, organisers can be asked for a copy of the script, and appeals lie to the High Court.

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  1. 1. Short title and extent
  2. 2. Definitions
  3. 3. Power to prohibit objectionable performances
  4. 4. Power to prohibit objectionable performances temporarily
  5. 5. Service of order of prohibition
  6. 6. Penalty for disobeying order
  7. 7. Penalty for conducting prohibited performances
  8. 8. Power to grant warrant to police to enter, search, arrest and seize
  9. 9. Power to call for information
  10. 10. Power to call for copy of, purport of, drama etc
  11. 11. Appeal to High Court
  12. 12. Saving of prosecutions under other laws
  13. 13. Protection for acts done in good faith
  14. 14. Power to make rules
  15. 15. Other laws not affected
  16. 16. Repeal of Central Act 19 of 1876

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