Vidhi Codex

Bare Act

The Tamil Nadu Compulsory Censorship of Publicity Materials Act, 1987

General198717 sections

This Act regulates the public display of advertising and publicity materials in Tamil Nadu, specifically excluding cinematograph films. It mandates that any poster, hoarding, or similar material displayed in a public place must receive a Certificate of Censorship from the Tamil Nadu Board of Censorship. The law aims to prevent the display of obscene or offensive content that could corrupt public morals. It establishes a regulatory board, outlines the application process for certification, and provides penalties for unauthorized or obscene displays. For citizens and business owners, it ensures that public visual spaces remain free from content deemed indecent or harmful.

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  1. 2. Definitions
  2. 3. Exhibition of publicity material
  3. 4. Board of Censorship
  4. 5. Censor Officer and other staff
  5. 6. Application for Certificate of Censorship
  6. 7. Grant of Certificate of Censorship
  7. 8. Appeal
  8. 9. ILLEGIBLE]
  9. 10. Punishment of abettor
  10. 11. Validation
  11. 12. Power to compound offence
  12. 13. Power to seize
  13. 14. Chairman and members to be public servants
  14. 15. Bar to legal proceeding
  15. 16. Offences by companies
  16. 17. Power to make rules
  17. 18. ILLEGIBLE]

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