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Cinemas (Regulation) Act, Gujarat.Year 2004

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This Act regulates the exhibition of films in the state of Gujarat by requiring all cinematograph exhibitions to be licensed. The District Magistrate, or a body appointed by the State Government, grants these licenses, ensuring that safety rules are followed and adequate precautions are taken for public safety. The law also empowers the State Government to suspend the screening of any film that threatens public order. Violating the Act or its rules can result in significant fines, making it essential for cinema owners and operators to comply with licensing conditions to avoid legal penalties.

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  1. 1. Short title, extent and commencement.
  2. 2. Definitions.
  3. 3. Cinematograph exhibitions to be licensed.
  4. 4. Licensing Authority.
  5. 5. Restriction on powers of licensing authority.
  6. 6. Power of State Government or licensing authority to suspend exhibition of films in certain cases.
  7. 7. Penalties for contravention of Act.
  8. 8. Power to revoke or suspend licence.
  9. 9. Appeal.
  10. 10. Revision.
  11. 11. Review.
  12. 12. Power to make rules.
  13. 13. Power to exempt.
  14. 14. Delegation of power under section 13.
  15. 15. Repeal and savings.

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