Bare Act
The Tripura Cinemas (Regulation) Act, 1985
General198511 sections
The Tripura Cinemas (Regulation) Act, 1985 governs the public exhibition of films across the state of Tripura. It requires cinema operators and event organizers to obtain a valid license from designated authorities, such as the District Magistrate, before showing films. The law sets mandatory public safety standards for screening venues and empowers the state government to mandate the inclusion of educational, news, or scientific films. Additionally, authorities can suspend film shows to maintain public order and impose penalties for non-compliance. This legislation ensures that public movie screenings remain safe, orderly, and aligned with public interest guidelines across Tripura.
- 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
- 7. Penalties for contravention of this Act
- 8. Power to revoke licence
- 9. Power to make rules
- 10. Power to exempt
- 11. Repeal and savings
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