Prohibition of cinematographs and dramatic performances except in licensed premises

(1) No exhibition by cinematograph or other apparatus in which inflammable film is used, no public dramatic performance, circus, or pantomime, shall be given within limits of the City except in premises for which a licence has been granted by the Commissioner under this Section.

1. (2) If the owner of a cinematograph or other apparatus uses the apparatus or allows it to be used, or if any person takes part in any public dramatic performance, circus or pantomime, or if the occupier of any premises allows those premises to be used, in contravention of the provisos of this section, or of any condition of a licence granted under this section, he shall be liable to a fine not exceeding ten thousand rupees and in the case of a continuing offence, to a further penalty of one thousand rupees for each day during which the offence continues, and his licence shall be liable to be revoked by the Commissioner. [(2) If the owner of a cinematograph or other apparatus uses the apparatus or allows it to be used, or if any person takes part in any public dramatic performance, circus or pantomime, or if the occupier of any premises allows those premises to be used, in contravention of the provisos of this section, or of any condition of a licence granted under this section, he shall be liable to a penalty not exceeding one lakh rupees and in the case of a continuing offence, to a further

penalty of five thousand rupees for each day during which the offence continues, and his licence shall be liable to be revoked by the Commissioner.”]