Cantonments Act,1924
Act No : 2
Section : REGULATION OF CINEMATOGRAPHIC AMI DRAMATIC PERFORMANCES
SECTION 124: REGULATION OF CINEMATOGRAPHIC AMI DRAMATIC PERFORMANCES
-(1) Notwithstanding anything contained in thec[any other law relating to sanctioning of cinematograph films for exhibition], no exhibition of pictures or other optical effects by means of a cinematograph or other like apparatus for the purpose of which inflammable films are used, and no public dramatic performanced[pantomine circus, carnival, exhibition, dance or other similar show for public recreation or amusement] shall be given in any cantonment elsewhere than in premises for which a licence has been granted by thea[Board] under this section.
(2) If the owner of a cinematograph or other apparatus uses the apparatus or allows it to be used, or if any person takes any part in any public dramatic performanced[pantomine circus, carnival, exhibition, dance or other similar show for public recreation of amusement] in contravention of the provisions of this section, or if the occupier of any premises allows them to be used in contravention of the provisions of this section or of any condition of any licence granted under this section, he shall be punishable with fine which may extend toe[five hundred rupees], and. in the case of a continuing offence, with an additional fine which may extend toe[two hundred rupees] for each day after the first during which the offence continues.
(3) Nothing in this section shall be deemed to prohibit the giving of any exhibition or any dramatic performanced[pantomine circus, carnival, exhibition, dance or other similar show for public recreation of amusement] in any theatre or institute which is the property ofb[the Government] where the exhibition, performanced[pantomine circus, carnival, exhibition, dance or other similar show for public recreation of amusement] is held with the permission and under the control of the military authorities. Act 15 of 1983 Clause 80- The reference tothe Cinematograph Act 1918insection 124of the Act B proposed to be changed into a reference to any other law relating to sanctioning of cinemograph films for exhibition. Performances such as curcus. carnival, exhibition, dance or other similar show for public recreation or amusement are being brought under the provisions of this section. The penalty provided under that section is considered inadequate in view of the escalation in prices and is being enhanced. - Gaz. of Ind.. 9-7-l962. Pt. II. S. 2. Ext.. p. 33 (No. 26).
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