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The Rajasthan Cinemas (Regulation) (Amendment) Act, 2023

The Rajasthan Cinemas (Regulation) (Amendment) Act, 2023

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This Act updates the regulatory framework governing cinema halls in Rajasthan by amending the Rajasthan Cinemas (Regulation) Act, 1952. Its primary purpose is to enforce stricter compliance with licensing conditions and safety standards. The Act significantly increases financial penalties for cinema owners or occupiers who violate the law or their license terms, establishing a minimum fine of ₹50,000, with an additional daily penalty for continuing offences. It also clarifies the grounds for license revocation, linking it to convictions under specific central and state laws. For the public, this ensures that cinema operators are held more accountable for maintaining safe and lawful premises.

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  1. 1. 1. Short title and commencement.-
  2. 2. 2. Amendment in section 8, Rajasthan Act No. XXX of 1952.-
  3. 3. 3. Deletion of section 8-A, Rajasthan Act No. XXX of 1952.-
  4. 4. 4. Amendment of section 9, Rajasthan Act No. XXX of 1952.-

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