Bare Act
The Goa Dramatic Performances Act, 1969
General196914 sections
The Goa Dramatic Performances Act of 1969 regulates dramatic performances in Goa, Daman and Diu. It gives the Government and District Magistrate powers to prohibit performances that threaten public order, incite violence or sabotage, undermine lawful governments, or are religiously or racially offensive. The law protects public safety and religious sentiments while respecting reasonable criticism of government policies. It requires that prohibitions be justified, publicly announced, and may be appealed to the High Court. The Act aims to prevent incidents that could disrupt social harmony during public theater, dance, and drama productions.
- 1. Short title, extent and commencement
- 2. Definitions
- 3. Power to prohibit objectionable performances
- 4. Power to prohibit objectionable performances temporarily
- 5. Service of order of prohibition
- 6. Penalty for disobeying order
- 7. Penalty for disobeying prohibition
- 8. Power to call for information
- 9. Power to call for copy of purport of drama, etc.
- 10. Appeal to High Court
- 11. Saving of prosecutions under other laws
- 12. Protection for acts done in good faith
- 13. Power to make rules
- 14. Repeal
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