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The Nagaland Cinemas (Regulation) Act, 1970

The Nagaland Cinemas (Regulation) Act, 1970

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This Act regulates the exhibition of films in Nagaland by requiring all operators to obtain a license from the Deputy Commissioner or other designated authority. It ensures public safety by mandating adequate precautions in licensed venues. The State Government can issue directions regarding specific types of films, such as educational or news content, and has the power to suspend the exhibition of any film that might cause a breach of peace or for other sufficient reasons, provided the affected person is given a chance to respond.

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  1. 1. Short title extent and commencement.
  2. 2. Definitions.
  3. 3. Cinematograph exhibitions to be licensed.
  4. 4. Licensing Authority.
  5. 5. Restriction on power of licensing authority.
  6. 6. Power to divert license not to exhibit certain films. Power of the State Government or Deputy Commissioner to suspend exhibition of films in certain cases:
  7. 7. Penalties for contravention of this Act.
  8. 8. Power to revoke license.
  9. 9. Appeals and Reviews.
  10. 10. Power to make Rules.
  11. 11. Power to exempt.
  12. 12. Repeal and saving.

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