The Puducherry Cinemas (Regulation) Act, 1964
The Puducherry Cinemas (Regulation) Act, 1964
The Puducherry Cinemas Regulation Act, 1964, regulates the licensing, construction, and operation of cinema halls and public film exhibitions across the Union territory of Puducherry. This regulatory law applies directly to theater owners, movie exhibitors, and operators who screen films or build entertainment venues. It matters because it ensures that public venues comply with strict safety, convenience, and comfort standards for audiences. Additionally, the legislation empowers the government to mandate the screening of educational and public interest documentary films, while also granting authorities the power to suspend any public movie screenings that could potentially disrupt public peace or order.
- 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. Licensing authority to permit construction and reconstruction of buildings, installation of machinery etc., for cinematograph exhibitions.
- 7. Power of Government to issue directions.
- 8. Power of licensing authority to issue direction.
- 9. Power to suspend exhibition of films in certain cases.
- 10. Penalties.
- 11. Power to revoke licence.
- 12. Power to make rules.
- 13. Power to exempt.
- 14. Repeal.
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