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The Manipur Exhibition of Video Films (Regulation) Act, 1989

General198732 sections

This state law regulates the exhibition of video films and the operation of video libraries within Manipur. It requires individuals and businesses to obtain specific licenses or permissions from designated authorities before holding public screenings or operating video rental stores. The legislation restricts where films can be shown and caps the number of venues to protect public interest and maintain neighborhood suitability. Furthermore, it mandates no-objection certificates for constructing or renovating buildings used for film exhibitions. Essentially, it ensures that video businesses follow state regulations regarding safety, security, and public conduct.

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  1. 1. Short title, extent and commencement
  2. 2. Definition
  3. 3. Exhibition of video film to be licensed
  4. 4. Video Library to be licensed
  5. 5. Application for permission or licence
  6. 6. Matters to be considered in granting or refusing permission
  7. 7. No-objection Certificate for construction or renovation of building
  8. 8. Matters to be considered in granting or refusing No-objection Certificate
  9. 9. Notice of application for permission or No-objection Certificate
  10. 10. Grant of permission or No-objection Certificate
  11. 11. Matters to be considered in granting or refusing licence or renewal thereof
  12. 12. Consultation with other authority
  13. 13. Grant of licence
  14. 14. Refusal of licence
  15. 15. Permission and licence to be personal
  16. 16. Power to issue directions
  17. 17. Particulars to be included in video films
  18. 18. Power to suspend exhibition of video film in certain cases
  19. 19. Power to revoke licence
  20. 20. Power to suspend licence
  21. 21. Appeal
  22. 22. Revision
  23. 23. Offences
  24. 24. Offences by companies
  25. 25. Power to enter, search, arrest and seize
  26. 26. Confiscation of film
  27. 27. Power to exempt
  28. 28. Licensee and applicant not entitled to compensation
  29. 29. Refund of licence fee
  30. 30. Bar of legal proceedings
  31. 31. Power to make rules
  32. 32. Savings

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