Power to suspend exhibition of video film in certain cases

(1) The Government, in respect of the whole of the state or any part thereof, and the District Magistrate within his jurisdiction may, if it or he is of opinion that any video film which is being publicly exhibited is likely to cause a breach of the peace, suspend, by order the exhibition of such film; and during such suspension no person shall exhibit such film or permit it to be exhibited in any place in the area. (2) Where an order under sub-section (1) has been issued by the District Magistrate, he shall immediately send up a copy thereof, together with a statement of reasons therefor to the Government, and thereupon, the Government may, confirm or vary or discharge the order. (3) An order issued under sub-section (1) shall remain in force for such period not exceeding two weeks as may be specified therein, but the Government may, if it is of opinion that the order should further continue, direct that the period of suspension shall be extended by such further period as it thinks fit: Provided that the Government or the District Magistrate may, at any time, review its or his order, save however, that the District Magistrate shall not review his order after the Government has extended the period of suspension.