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Whenever the [State Government] is of opinion that any play, pantomime or other drama performed or about to be performed in a public place is-- (a) of a scandalous or defamatory nature, or (b) likely to excite feelings of disaffection to the Government established by law in [India], or (c) likely to deprave and corrupt persons present at the performance, the [State Government], or outside the Presidency-towns [x x x x] the State Government or such Magistrate as it may empower in this behalf, may by order prohibit the performance. Explanation.-- Any building or enclosure to which the public are admitted to witness a performance on payment of money shall be deemed a "public place" within the meaning of this section. Subs. by the A.O. 1950, for "Provincial Government". Subs. by the A.O. 1948. The words "and Rangoon" rep. by the A.O. 1937.