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MADHYA PRADESH CINEMAS 1REGULATION) ACT, 1952

The Chhattisgarh Cinemas (Regulation) Act, 1952

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The Madhya Pradesh Cinemas (Regulation) Act, 1952 governs the public exhibition of movies and the operation of cinema venues across the state of Madhya Pradesh. It mandates that any venue hosting movie screenings must hold a valid license issued by the designated authority, typically the District Magistrate. The law applies to theater owners, event organizers, and cinema operators. It ensures public safety by enforcing structural and fire precautions, allows authorities to promote educational or cultural films, and grants powers to temporarily suspend film screenings to prevent public disorder. Ultimately, it safeguards moviegoers while regulating commercial entertainment venues statewide.

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  1. 0. Preamble
  2. 1. Short title, extent and commencement.
  3. 2. Definitions.
  4. 3. Cinematograph exhibition to be licensed.
  5. 4. Licensing authority.
  6. 5. Restrictions on powers of licensing authority.
  7. 6. Power of State Government or local authority to suspend exhibition of films.
  8. 7. Penalties.
  9. 8. Power to revoke licence.
  10. 9. Power to make rules.
  11. 10. Power to exempt.
  12. 11. Repeal.

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