Definitions

In this Act, unless there is anything repugnant in the subject or context,- (a) "auditorium" means that portion of the show houses where accommodation is provided for the public to view the entertainment, cinematographic exhibition, dance, dramatic performance or any other amusement; (b) "notification" means a notification published under proper authority in the Rajpatra, Himachal Pradesh; (c) "prohibited period" means so much of the period commencing thirty minutes before the beginning of the entertainment in the show house and ending with the termination thereof; (d) "show house" means any building or other enclosed and roofed place to which members of public are admitted, whether on payment or otherwise, to witness any entertainment, cinematographic exhibition, dance or dramatic performance or any other form of amusement; (e) "State" means [the State of Himachal Pradesh]; and (f) "State Government" means the Government of Himachal Pradesh.