The Orissa Cinemas (Regulation) Act, 1954
The Odisha Cinemas (Regulation) Act, 1954
The Orissa Cinemas (Regulation) Act, 1954 establishes a licensing system to regulate public film exhibitions in the state of Orissa. It applies to cinema hall owners, event organizers, and anyone publicly displaying moving pictures. Under the law, the District Magistrate acts as the primary licensing authority, granting permissions only when venue safety standards and state regulations are met. The legislation matters because it safeguards public safety during gatherings, empowers government officials to halt screenings that could breach peace, and allows the state to mandate the showing of educational, news, documentary, and regional Oriya films to promote local culture.
- 0. Preamble
- 1. Short title, extent and commencement
- 2. Definitions
- 3. Cinematograph exhibitions to be licensed
- 4. Licensing authority
- 5. Restrictions on powers of licensing authority
- 6. Power of State Government or the District Magistrate to suspend exhibition of films in certain cases
- 8. Power to revoke licence
- 9. Power to make rules
- 10. Power to exempt
- 11. Repeal
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