The Gujarat Cinemas (Regulation) Act, 2004
gujarat · 2004
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- S. 1The Gujarat Cinemas (Regulation) Act, 2004 regulates cinema exhibitions in Gujarat by requiring licensing and defining terms.
- S. 2Section defines key terms used in the Gujarat Cinemas (Regulation) Act, 2004.
- S. 3Section 3 prohibits cinema exhibitions without a license and compliance with conditions.
- S. 4Section 4 designates the Commissioner of Police or District Magistrate as the licensing authority for cinemas, with the State Government's option to specify another authority.
- S. 5Section 5 outlines conditions for granting cinema licenses, emphasizing compliance with rules and safety precautions.
- S. 6Section 6 allows the State Government or licensing authority to suspend film exhibitions if they threaten public order, with the State Government confirming or annulling the order.
- S. 7Section 7 penalizes cinema owners for violating Act provisions, licensing conditions, or exemption orders, with fines and potential license suspension.
- S. 8Section 8 allows the licensing authority to revoke or suspend a cinema license for violations, but only after giving the licensee a chance to explain.
- S. 9Any person aggrieved by an order of a licensing authority refusing to grant a licence
- S. 10The State Government can review and amend licensing authority orders, ensuring affected persons are heard and reasons are recorded.
- S. 11Section 11 allows aggrieved individuals to request a review of licensing orders from the State Government.
- S. 12Section 12 empowers the State Government to make rules for regulating cinema operations, including licensing, safety, and ticket sales.
- S. 13The State Government can exempt certain cinema exhibitions from the Act's provisions with imposed conditions.
- S. 14The State Government may, subject to such restrictions and conditions as it may think fit to impose
- S. 15(1) The Bombay Cinemas (Regulation) Act, 1953 is hereby repealed
- S. 1951PART [V GUJARAT GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, EX