Definitions

Definitions.--In this Act, unless there is anything repugnant in the subject or the context,-

1. (a) "Commissioner" means the Excise and Taxation Commissioner, Himachal Pradesh, or any other officer empowered by the State Government, by notification, to exercise the powers of the Commissioner under this Act;
2. (b) "Permanent Cinema Premises" includes a building or any representation of moving pictures or series of pictures;
3. (c) "Show" means a cinematograph exhibition;
4. (d) "Permanent Cinema Premises" includes a building or any other place permanently equipped for exhibition of cinematograph films;
5. (e) "Prescribed" means prescribed by rules made under this Act;
6. (f) "Proprietor" includes any person responsible for the management of the premises where the show is held;
7. (g) [Omitted]
8. (h) "Touring Cinema" includes a cinema, which can be taken from place to place for the purpose of displaying cinematograph shows;
   • (i) "Notification" means a notification published under proper authority in the Official Gazette.