THE HIMACHAL PRADESH CINEMAS (REGULATION) ACT, 1979
The Himachal Pradesh Cinemas (Regulation) Act, 1979
The Himachal Pradesh Cinemas Regulation Act of 1979 regulates public film screenings and the licensing of exhibition venues across the state of Himachal Pradesh. It applies to cinema owners, operators, and local licensing authorities like the District Magistrate. This law matters because it promotes safety for moviegoers by ensuring venues have proper fire precautions, exits, and security. Additionally, it grants the government power to control ticket sales and suspend any film screenings likely to cause a public disturbance. Ultimately, this legislation protects the safety of the public and maintains order while standardizing cinema operations throughout the entire state.
- 0. Preamble
- 1. Short title, extent and commencement
- 2. Definitions.- In this Act, unless there is anything repugnant in the subject or context,-
- 3. Cinematograph exhibitions to be licensed
- 4. Licensing authority
- 5. Restrictions on powers of licensing authority
- 6. Power of the Government or local authority to suspend exhibition of films in certain cases.
- 7. Penalties
- 8. Power to suspend, cancel or revoke licence
- 9. Power to make rules.
- 10. Power to exempt
- 11. Repeal and savings.-The Punjab Cinemas (Regulation) Act, 1952
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