The Odisha Cinemas (Regulation) Act, 1954
odisha · 1954
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- S. 1Short title, extent and commencement- (1) This Act may be called the Orissa Cinemas (Regulation) Act
- S. 2Section 2 defines key terms used in the Odisha Cinemas (Regulation) Act, 1954.
- S. 3Section 3 mandates licensing for cinematograph exhibitions in Odisha, with conditions and restrictions imposed by the license.
- S. 4Licensing authority-The authority having power to grant licences under this Act
- S. 5Section 5 restricts the licensing authority from issuing licenses unless safety and compliance rules are met.
- S. 6Section 6 allows the State Government or District Magistrate to suspend film exhibitions if they believe it may cause a breach of peace.
- S. 8Section allows revocation of cinema license if the holder is convicted of specified offenses under the act or the Cinematograph Act, 1952.
- S. 9The State Government can make rules for licensing, safety, fees, and appeals under the Odisha Cinemas Act.
- S. 10The State Government can exempt cinemas from Act provisions with specific conditions.
- S. 11Section 11 repeals the Cinematograph Act, 1918 for matters where Odisha's legislature can legislate.
- S. 1058(ii) Section 5 (I) and (2) -Petitioner was refused temporary licence by the R