Cinematograph Act,1918
Act No : 2
Section : Restrictions on powers of licensing authority
5. Restrictions on powers of licensing authority. (1) The licensing authority shall not grant a licence under this Act, unless it is satisfied that- (a) the rules made under the Act have been substantially complied with; and (b) adequate precautions have been taken in the place in respect of which the licence is to be given to provide for the safety of persons attending exhibitions therein. 4[(2) The grant of every licence shall be subject to the conditions that the licensee will not exhibit, or permit to be exhibited, in such place- (a) any film other than a film which has been certified by the Authority as suitable for unrestricted public exhibition or for public exhibition restricted to adults, and which, when exhibited, displays the prescribed mark of that ------------------------------------------ 1 Ins. by Act 62 of 1949, s. 4, as amended by the A.O. 1950. 2 Cls. (a) and (c) omitted by the A. O. 1950. 3 The words "or in the town of Rangoon" rep. by the A.O. 1937. 4 Subs. by Act 62 of 1949, s. 5, for sub-sections (2) and (2A). 3 Authority, and has not been altered or tampered with in any way since such mark was affixed thereto; (b) any film which has been certified by the Authority as suitable for public exhibition restricted to adults to any person who is not an adult; (c) any film contrary to any directions that may be issued from time to time in this behalf by the Central Government under sub-section (2A); and such conditions shall be deemed to be inserted in every licence. (2A) The Central Government may from time to time issue directions to licensees generally, or to any licensee, in particular, for the purpose of regulating the exhibition of any film or class of films so that scientific films, films intended for educational purposes, films dealing with news and current events, documentary films or indigenous films secure an adequate opportunity of being exhibited.] (3) Subject to the foregoing provisions of this section, and to the control of the State Government, the licensing authority may grant licences under this Act to such persons as it thinks fit, and on such terms and conditions and subject to such restrictions as it may determine.
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