THE BIHAR CINEMAS (REGULATION) ACT, 1954° (Bihar Act No. XV of 1954) zl (17th March, 1954 CONTENTS 1. Shon tla, extent and commencement. 7. Penalties. 2. Defnons {8 Power to revoke or suspend licence, 3. Cinematograph enibitons to be licensed, & Powor to make ries. 44. Uronsing author 10. Power to exempt 5, Restfiaions of powers of licensing auhoriy. 11. Repeal of Act I of 1918, 6. Power of the Slate Government or Disiict Magjstate 10 suspend exhiton of fis in can cases [An Act to make provision for regulating exhibitions by means of cinematographs and ‘the licensing of cinemas in the State of Bihar. Whereas itis expedient to make provision for regulating exhibitions by means ¢ cinematographs inthe State of Bihar; Ris hereby enacted as follows: 1. Short title, extent and commencement—(1) This Act may be called the Biha ‘Cinemas (Regulation) Act, 1954 (2) It extends to the whole ofthe State of Bihar. {@) shall come into force at once. 2. Definitions—In this Act, unless there is anything repugnant in the subject ¢ context = (@) “adult” means a person who has completed his eighteenth year ; (0) “chemaiograph includes any apparatus or the representation of movin pictures oF series of pictures (“District Magistrate” ineludes all the Deputy Commissioners, the Addition: Deputy Commissioner, Dhanbad, and the Additional District Magistrt Soharsa ; (@ “pace” includes a house, building, tent and any description of transpor Whether by water land or air; and (©) “presribed” means prescribed by rules made under this Act: ‘COMMENT “The word “prescribed” must be taken to apply 10 any Act which may be the subject « consideration ina paricula ease? 3. Cinematograph exhibition to be licensed.—Save as otherwise provided in th ‘Act, no person shall give an exhibition by means of a cinematograph elsewhere than in place licensed under this Act or otherwise than in compliance with any conditions at restrictions imposed by such licence. 4, Licensing authority —The authority having power to grant licences under th ‘Act (hereinafter referred to as the licensing authority) shall be the District Magistrate Provided that the State Government may, by notification in the official Gazett constitute, for the whole or any pat ofthe State, such other authority, as it may specify the notification to be the licensing authority forthe purposes ofthis Act. 1. Published in Bihar Gazette, (Extreordinary), dated 19%h April, 1954 2. Manohar Lal v. Mancharpasad, AIR 1947 Pat. 329, (1060)JLATION) ACT, 1954" of 1954) [170 Marc, 1954) Penalties, Power to revoke or suspend kcance Power to make rues Power to oxempl Ropoal of Act I of 1918. tons by means of cinematographs and the State of Bihar. ot for regulating exhibitions by means of (1) This Act may be called the Bihar har. anything repugnant in the subject or pleted his eighteenth year ; ratus or the representation of moving Deputy Commissioners, the Additional and the Additional District Magistrate, tent and any description of transport, 5 made under this Act t to any Act which may be the subject of 4-—Save as otherwise provided in this ofa cinematograph elsewhere than ina 1 compliance with any conditions andj ing power to grant licences under ty) shall be the District Magistrate by motication in the fil Gaz ich other authority, as it may specify i Purposesof hikes NY PS dated 19th April, 1954, Pat. 329, THE BIHAR CINEMAS (REGULATION) ACT, 1984 1061 84 5, Restrictions of powers of licensing authority:—(1), "The licensing authority shall ‘licence under this Act, unless itis satisfied that— G@) the rules made under this Act have been substantially complied with ; ancl ve been taken in the place, in respect of which the (6) adequate precautions hav Ticence is to be given, to provide for the safety of persons attending exhibition therein {@) ‘Subject tothe foregoing provisions of ths section and to the control ofthe State vvemenont, the Heensing authority may grant licences under this Act to such persons as Govetihonity thinks fit and on such terms and conditions and subjet to such restrictions eitmay determine. {@) Any person aggrieved by the a ficence under this Act may within su Government or 10 such officer as State Sate Governunent or the officer, as the case may be, may fr he thinks fit. {4) The State Government may, from time to time, issue, directions to licensees generally of to any licensee in particular for the purpose of regulating the exhibition of any Brvor cass of filins, so thal scientific film, films intended for educational purposes, films aling with news and current events, documentary films or indigenous films secure an erequate opportunity of being exhibited, and where any such directions have been issued, acedtreetions shall be deemed to be additional conditions and restrictions subject to which the licence has been granted. spot grant decision ofa licensing authority refusing to grant ich time ao thay be prescribed, appeal to the State Government may specify in’this behalf, and the Take sch order in the ease as it ‘COMMENTS Seope Section 5 (2) of the Act clearly lays down thatthe Hcensing authority may grant scence oper this Act on such tems and conditions and subject to such resections ae it may serena Tes sub-section cannot be construed as laying down tht the determination must bea the dee grant oF renewal of Oe licence only and not dung ils currency on any account wwhatsoover “The terme “it may determine” must be understood fo mean "as it may deterine fom time to ting having regard to the speak circumstances and exigencies that a particule situation may ne the gute iferst so demands, thre isn reeson to construe the angonge of Section 5 (2) {eral the Heeneing authority from putting any such roticton in the pub intrest even during ii caneney of te Heance The cect behind the puting of such a restriction is laudable indeed and ig iv public interest tn such eseumetonces 1 fle tounge Unt even ifthe cumstances so Jesu tots retrction could nat be imposed in public intrest during the curency ofa Licenct, and the Heersing authority must be held fo be precluded from exercising any sch jurisdiction * ‘Competent Authority for appeal against order refusing licence —For appeal against order refusing Inence, appeal was, maintainable before the Divisional Conuuissioner having los! Jinedition becaoss he was te competent Authority to hear such appeal, The Minster could not heat ‘ppeal even if delegated to do so by te State Government, The action ofthe Ministe was in excess of the delogation by le? 6, Power of the State Goverment or District Magistrate to suspend exhibition of films in certain cases.—() The Slate Government, in respect of the whole State of any art thereo, and the District Magistrate in respect ofthe local area within his jurisdiction, UI, if it or he is of opinion that any film which is being publicly exhibited is likely to ‘xune a reach of the peace by order, suspend the exhibition ofthe film, and during such kipension the film shall not be exhibited in the State, part of the State, or local ares, as the emay be (Q) Where an order under sub-section (1) has been isited by « District Magistrate, a copy thereof, together with a statement of reasons therefor, shall forthwith be forwarded DY the District Magistrate to the State Government, and the State Government may either senfirm or annul the order 1. Vislow Talkies v. State of Biker, AIR 1975 Pat 26 at 4. 2 Baba. Sharme w. Stole of Bihar, AIR 2002 Pat 94= 1082 LAMY RELATING TO TELEPHONES, CINEMAS AND VIDEOS: 7 (8) Any order made under sub-section (1) shall, unless if is anmulfed by the State Government under sub-section (2), remain in force for a period of two months, but the State Goverment may, if itis of opinion thatthe order should continue in force, dieect tine {the period of suspension shall be extended by such further period as it thinks fit, ‘COMMENT Validity of cancellation oF suspension of licence of cinema hall-—Where exhibition of » Pevticular fin was suspended. and cinema hall was put under lock, proventing appellant trex, ‘hibit any other film Held tt it as not proper because unless cinema licence waseuspendarn cancelled there couk be no blanket closure of einem hall therefore till suitable action in matter ot suspension of cence was taken by the concerned authority, appellant was allowed to exhibit fm cinema hall with undertaking that in future appeiant wil not exhibit any objectionable fin in he, finer all! 217. ‘Renalties.—(1) If the owner ot person incharge of a cinematograph uses the same or allows it tobe used, or ifthe owner or occupier af any place permits that place ts be used in contravention of the provisions of this Act ot ofthe rules made thereunder ee of the conditions and restrictions subject to which any licence has been granted under thi, Act, he shall be liable to punishment with imprisonment of the description for a term which may extend to three years or with fine upto twenty thousand rupees or with both and in case of continuing offence with a further fine which may extend to five thousand rupees for each day during which the offence continues. (2) Any offence punishable under this Act shall be cognizable offence within the ‘meaning of the Code of Criminal Proceduse, 1973 (Act No. 2 of 1974), ) ‘The Chiet Judicial Magistrate or any Judicial Magistrate ofthe frst class may try an offence under this Act (4) No court shall take cognizance of an offence under this Act except on a complaint made by the Distriet Magistrate or any other offcer duly authorised by him G) If itis found that a cinematograph is being used or has been allowed to be used. in contravention of the provisions of this Act or the rules made thereunder the Ginematograph, the film, and appliances may be seized on the order of the District Magistrate, (6) Where the cinematograph, film or any other appliance used for exhibition of films is seized under sub-section (5). It shall be reported without any unreasonable delay {0 the District Magistrate of the District, and the District Magistrate may, if he thine expedient so to do, inspect or cause to be inspected the seized articles, and decide whether ‘oF not the prosecution will be instituted for the contravention of the provisions ofthis Act, and the District Magistrate, on being satisfied that there has been contravention of this order may order confiscation of all or any of the seized articles. (2), Appeal —Any person aggrieved by the order passed by the District Magistrate under sub-section (6) may file an appeal before the Commissioner of Division within 30 days from the date of the order passed by the District Magistrate. (8) Notwithstanding anything contained in the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973, (Act 2 of 1974), when the District Magistrate has made seizure under this section, no cout! shall entertain any application in respect of the seized articles and the jurisdiction of the ¥ sgistrate or the Appellate Authority with regard to the disposal of the same shall | beexchusive ©) ‘The District Magstiate shal, forthe purpose of this Act have the power as are vested ina ou ander ie Code Coal Poa en Boe we enquitis under this section in tespet of (@) receiving evidence © ‘issuing suimeions and enforcing attendance of any person and examining him on oath; and 1. Gyamii Devi v, State of Bikar, AIR 2001 Pat 167 2 Sulbs. by Bihar Act 23 of 1992, Section 2SAND VIDEOS (a7 sess i is annulled by the State Period of two months, but the ld continue in force, direct thar period as it thinks fit. ma hall—Whore exhibition of « «bok prevent appln Sinema cence was spent, ore il site action i mateo Isnt wat allowed to extbit eg bit any ejection fii “of sinematopaph isthe sry place pestis that pac te the Flea tale tereunisco “ehas Deen granted under hg Of the deseption for a nar ‘housed rupees or with Sok may extend 19 five thoutee “gnizable offence within of 1974), oe trate of the frst class may try tnder this Act except on a ‘duly authorised by hin. has been allowed to be used tiles made thereunder the mm the order of the District fiance used for exhibition of ‘out any unreasonable delay fogistrate may, if he thinks articles, and decide whether ofthe provisions of thisact, + been contravention of this aby the District Magistrate £ Criminal Procedure, 1973 under thissection no cout | ecdisposal of the same hall "24 Act, have the power as are or the purpose of making iny person and examining si ‘THE BIHAR CINEMAS (REGULATION) ACT, 1954 1063 (©) compelling production of evidenee. 7 (10) All enquiries and proceedings under this section before the District Magistrate and the Appellate Authority shall be deemed to be judicial proceeding and while discharging functions under this section, District Magistrate and the Appellate Authority shall be deemed to be a court” COMMENT SScope—Pendency of application for licence doesnot give right to he applicant to catty om the sctvity during tke pendency of sppcation. No citizen has a hmdeanenta o inherent sight fo ary on En activity which requires a licence under the valid provisions ofa statute. Therefore mero pendency Sf an application for a Honeo cannot give any righ ot claim to the applicants for operating VIC Re Shecoringly, they cannot be allowed to operate during the pendency of their applications. NO direction allowing then to opetate VCR. an be issted by any cout or authority” 8. Power to revoke or suspend licence —Where the holder of a licence has been convicted of an offence under Section 7 of the Cinematograph Act, 1952 (XXXVI of 1952), for of an offence under Section 7 of this Act, or Acis in contravention of any of the provisions of this Act or ofthe rules made thereunder or ofthe conditions and restritions tipon or subject to which the licence has been granted, the licensing authority may revoke the licence oF suspend it for such period as it may think Bit (2) Any person aggrieved by the order of the licensing authority revokin suspending licence may, within such time as may be prescribed, appeal to the State Government or such officer as the State Government may specify in this behalf, and the State Government or the oficer, as the case may be, may pass such order in the ease as it for he thinks fi, 9. Power to make rules.—(1) The State Government may, by notification fn the official Gazette, make rules for the purpose of carrying into effect provisions ofthis Act. (@) In particular, such rules may be provided for— (@ prescribing the terms, conditions and restrictions, if any, subject to which licences may be granted under this Act (regulating cinematograph exhibitions for securing the public safety ; (©) regulating the means of entrance and ext at places licensed under this Act ‘and providing for the prevention of disturbances thereat; (@) regulating or prohibiting the sale of any ticket or pass for admission, by whatever name called, toa place licensed under this Act; © delegation of the power of heating appeals uncer sub-section (3) of Section ' and sub-section (2) of Section & to any officer subordinate to the State Goverment ; anc () prescribing the time within which and the conditions subject to which such ‘sppeal may be preferred, (@) All rules made under this Act shall be published in the official Gazette and on such publication shall have effect as if enacted inthis Act. 10, Power to exempt—The State Government may, by order in writing, exempt, subject to such conditions and restrictions as it may impose, any cinematograph exhibition ‘oF class of cinematograph exhibitions from any of the provisions of this Act or of any rules made thereunder. 11, Repeal of Act Il of 1918.—The Cinematograph Act, 1918, in its application to the State of Bihar and in so far as it relates to matters other than the sanctioning of cinematograph films for exhibition, is hereby repealed, 1. Raji Renjon vy, State of Bier, 1986 Pat LIR 88, eeTHE BIHAR CINEMAS (REGULATION) RULES, 1974 CONTENTS Shot tte Definitions. Procedure foc the grant ol permission for constructing permanent Cinema House. Resttions in regard 10 the iocatons. of crema ‘Approval of bulking pane of cinema houses. Time-iit for constuction of permanent cinoma building Extension o ime-imit in certain cases. Grant of Licance. Power of lensing authority to reuse licence. Period of vallty of permanent loence Fine for fale to review, Inspection Temporary licence for regular exhibition of fins. 18, Power of State Goverment to issue direction 17, Genera suitability ofthe buidng 18, Fire precaution. 19, Projection and fre precaution enclosure 20, Chematograph machine 21, Fins 22. Operators. 23, Elta installation, 24, Emergency lighting 25. Fee for rspecton ole 2, Display of posters. 27, Provedue for sale of any lcket or pass for admission. 28, Restriction on sale of tikes. ‘Appendlx.—Particlrs lo be fumished at the ime of applying for grant of permission for be ceonsiruaon of & permanent cinema house LGoance for occasional chemalogaph. Power to impose additonal condions. GS.R.112, the Tith October, 1974.—In exercise of the powers conferred by Section 9 of the Bihar Cinemas (Regulation) Act, 1954 (Act XV of 1954), and in supersession of the rules published with notification No, 319, dated 8th November, 1937 as amended from {ime t6 time, the Governor of Bihar is pleased to make the following cules, the same having been previously published as required by sub-section (8) of Section 9 of the sald Act ‘1. Short title —These Rules may be called the Bihar Cinemas (Regulation) Rules, 174 2. Definitions. —In these rules unless there is anything repugnant in the subject or context — () “Act” means the Bihar Cinemas (Regulation) Act, 1954 (Bihar Act XV of 1958); : “licence” means a licence granted under the provisions of the Act ; -icensing authority” means the authority referred to in Section 4 of the Ad ‘person means any adult male or female individual and includes company or association or body of individuals, whether incorported not; “permanent building” means a building which is constructed for permet tise with stone, mud, brick, mortar, cement or other non-inflamm: material ; “temporary building” means a building which is not a permanent build licensee” means a person who is granted a licence in accordance with {he rules and includes a person appointed, under intimation in writing licensing authority, as his agent ; and i 1{(vita). “corrupt practice” includes purchase and sale of tickets at a price M6 than that stated on the face of the tickets] ; Tins, by SO. No. 1975, dated 18.12.1976, (1064)+ RULES, 1974 late Goverment fo isue cretion, tablty of the buting ton, In tre precaution endosu. ‘ph machine. sialon. lighting rection ete ‘ster, fF salo of any ticket oF pass for 1m sala of teks culate to bo furishod at tho time lor grant of pormission for the of pemanont cinema house, sowers conferred by Section ),and in supersession of the ber, 1937 as amended fram wing rules, the same having ction 9 of the said Act, Jinemas (Regulation) Rules, repugnant in the subject or Act, 1954 (Bihar Act XV of visions of the Act ; dito in Section 4 of the Act; 4tividual and includes any 8, whether incorporated or constructed for permanent or other nor-inflammable aot a permanent building ; ce in accordance with these ‘timation in writing to the of tickets at a price higher A) THE GIHAR CINEMAS (REGULATION) RULES, 1974 1085 (oi) words and expressions used in those rules but not defined herein shall have the same meanings as assigned to them in the Ack. 3. Procedure for the grant of permission for constructing, permanent Cinema House-—{) Any person desirous of constructing a permanent building to be used for Uhematogreph exhibition shall submit an application in writing in quarduplicate giving, Si necessary particulars ‘fas specitied in the Appendix A] to the Disteiet Magistrate hereinafter referred to a8 the Licensing Authority) together with site and plan of permanent building (i) All such applications shall be considered at 2 meeting of the Cinema Advisory Committee consisting ofthe Licensing Authority. Superintendent of Police, Civil Surgeon, Geecutive Engineer, Public Works Department (Building) and the Chairman of the Municipal Body, if there be one in the town for which leence is sought and an officer Jncharge of the Fown Planning Organisation or an officer authorised by him inthis behalf (Gi), On receipt of an application, the Licensing Authority shall cause to be pasted in the Civil and Criminal Court of Local jurisdiction the office ofthe local Municipal Body or tiny other conspicuous place in locality a notice specifying therein the name ancl address of the applicant and the building and site plans with plot number, Mirara number, tauzi ruambetr, tha number and maiz or village or town inviting objections from the persons interested or the general public within 15 days of the date of notice regarding the suitability of site for a permanent cinema house (io) For disposal ofall such applications or the objections, if any, filed within the stipulated period, the Licensing Authority shall hold a meeting of the Cinema Advisory Comenittee which shal submit is findings in writing to the Licensing Authority who shall Sena tothe State Government his recommendations regarding the suitability of the ste and the desizability of granting permission for construction of permanent cinema house thereupon. The decision of the State Government shall be final, 4A. Restrictions in regard to the locations of cinema—(a) No permanent or temporary cinema house shal be allowed to be constructed within 200 yards of— (i) a place of worship; (ii) a recognised Secondary School or College or any cesidentil institution attached thereto; (iy any other recognised educational institution attached thereto ; (io) a public hospital with an indoor patient ward ; (@) an orphanage containing one hundred or more inmates; oF (oi) any other place declared unsuitable [by the State] Government for this purpose. (0) No permanent or temporary cinema house shall be allowed to be constructed on the site which may upset the Master Plan or in any thickly populated area which is either coxclusively residential or a restricted area or used generally for residential purposes a5 distinguished fom business purpose : Provided that the Licensing Authority may for sufficient reasons and with the prior approval of the State Government, relax this rule or any part thereof in any case and Specially in the case of cinema houses already completed or nearing completion with the pproval ofthe authorities empowered in this behalf or the Siate Government prior to the commencement ofthese rules. (6) Spmce for parking of car, etc—No permanent cinema house shall be allowed to be constructed unless it has provision for adequate space in its compound or in its vicinity for parking cars, cyeles and other vehicles, queues of spectators which may be formed and the 1, Added by SO. 739, dated 20th May, 1978,1086 LAW RELATING TO TELEPHONES, CINEMAS AND VIDEOS Re public to pass without obstructing any public road or traffic. The State Government may from time to (ime notily the standard Jor layout of parking space and other open space, NOTIFICATION 8.0, 741, dated the 30th May, 1978.—In exercise of the powers conferred by sub-rule (6) of Rule 4 of the Bihar Cinemas (Regulation) Rules, 1974, the Governor of Bihar is pleased to notify the following Planning standards for lay-out of parking space and other ‘open space, in ease of construction of a Permanent Cinema House :— 1. Minimum size requirements of plots -— In case of plots in the existing built up area, the minimum with of plot shall be ‘25 metre and it shall fronton a street of width not less than 19 metres. In the ‘ase of newly developed areas outside the existing buill-up area, the width cf plot shall not be less than 30 metres and shall front a street of width not less than 20 metres. 2, Minimum éet backs of the building from the property line -— FrOMbvnenon 9 TRUEES. Sides. 4 metres, Reatnonnnndh MELES. Pa requirements “Type of vehicles. ‘Number of vehicles for which parking space shall be provided Cais 2.0% of the seating capacity Scooters/M. Cycles 810% ofthe seating capacity. Bicycles 20.0% of the seating capacity 4. Miscellaneous > A. (@) Fach 09 sq, metre (or 10 sq. feet) of floor space of cinema hall including balcony space, shall be deemed to be accupied by one person, (®) ‘The parking space provided for a car shall not be less than 20 square metre’s area and for a Scooter and Bicycle the parking spaces, provided shall not be less than 3 square metres and 1.4 square metre respectively. B. Towns with population of 50,000 and above ; 1. Minimum size requirements of plots — In the case of plots in existing built up areas, the minimum width of plots shall be 20 metres and it shall front a street of width not less than 18 metres. In builtup area, the front on a street of the case of newly developed areas outside the exi width of plot shall not be less than 45 metres and. width not less than 30 metres, 2. Minimums set becks ofthe building from the property line -— Front Metres Side nnn MOECS Rear. metres, 3._ Parking requirements :-— Serial No. Type of vehicles. Number of vehicles for which parking space shall be provided 1 Car 3.3% of the seating capacity, 2 Scooters /M. Cycles 10.0% of the seating capacity. Bleycles 25.0% of the seating capaci i | %wioeos Ra Ao) THE BIHAR CINEMAS (REGULATION) RULES, 1974 +087 ¢ Sate Government may 4. Miscetaneous =~ rs Sune es DCE (@) Each 0.9 sq. metre (or 10 sq, feet) of floor space of cinema hall including i balcony space, shall be deemed to be occupied by one person. ‘ets conferred by sub-rule (8) The parking space provided for a car shall not be less than 20 square metre's ‘| he Governor of Bihar is atea and for a scooter and bicycle the parking spaces provided shall not be i parking space and other less than 3 square metres and 1.4 square metre respectively a C. General requirements 1. In towns for which Master Plan, Zonal Development Schemes have been am with of plot shall be prepared, the width of streets shall be as provided in such plans, j en acne 7 i 2. The building plans shall be prepared as per the Planning Standards and ear eeeoteciee Buileling Bye-laws enforced in the area. | 7 3. No building shall be constructed without the prior approval of the | | competent authority empowered under the Bikar and Orissa Municipal ‘Act, 1922, Patna Municipal Corporation Act, 1951, Bihar Restriction of Uses of Land Act, 1948, Bihar Regional Development Authority Ordinance, 1977 or any other law in force in the area. 5. Approval of building plans of cinema he Plan has not been prepared or approved, the building plans of the proposed cinema 1 {ar which parking space {ovo months from the date ofits submission by the intonding cinema licensees. In cave of place for which Master Plan has been prepared or approved, the approval of the Chief “Town Planner through the Executive Engineer, PW.D. (Building) will have tobe obtained ‘pacity ue Building plans approved by the Executive Engineer, the Chief Town Planner may, if and pacity. when required, be altered or modified by the State Government. eee 6, Time-limit for construction of permanent Cinema Building—@) After ‘objections, if any, filed under sub-rule (jv) of Rule 3 have been heard and disposed of, the licensing authority shall permit the construction of the permanent cinema building applied for with the permission of the State Government. If the building is not completed to the satisfaction of the licensing authority or the State Government, within two years of the date “hon 2 squaemete’s Sion te permoson tape s, provided shall not Pes Ps Ps Seep aot Go, Pose aggre byte eds of lemeng abort under uae stall * have a right of appeal against such order to the State Government or any person ot \ authority specially appointed by the State Government for the purpose. | | 7. Extension of time-limit in certain cases.—The licensing authority may, however, i See noel ‘on the application of the person to whom the permission to construct the permanent Ming baa eae Cinema houses was given, grant reasonable extensions of the period referred to in Rule 6 Aa pacap ance the with the permission of State Government in cases where he is satisfied that construction contol ofthe person to whom the permission was granted 1 8 Grant of Licence—(i) On completion of permanent cinema house to his lj 4 satisfaction, the licensing authority may grant a licence for permanent cinema after he has. i ensured that the applicant has eomplied with the provisions ofthese rules and instructions issued fom time to time by the State Government and has taken all precautions to provide i for the safety of persons attending exhibition inthe cinema house: ' which paring space er eta etree sete eran Pie et eee | cinema house which has already been consiructed ‘wholly or partly before the aay. commencement of these rules, and in such eases, the Heensing authority, may, on an ae application made to him inthis behalf grant a licence fora permanent cinema even if these bate rules have not been complied with Provided further that the licensing thority may require the licensee of such cinema1068 LAW RELATING TO TELEPHONES, CINEMAS AND VIDEOS IR alterations of improvements in the building if in his opinion, the goers ject to the approval of the State Government. houses to make certain same is necessary for the safety of the cine i). All such licences will be given sul COMMENT ule i) of Ral B ofthe said Roles excludes its applicability 0 eon constructed wholly of partly Before the ules In the present case the cinema business in permanent building was ac rale (i of Rule 8 has, therefore, no application to the present Scope—The fest proviso to sub permanent cinema Mall. which as alcady be ommmencement of thes Bing run fom the year 1958, Th 9. Power of licensing authority to refuse licence.) Nothing in dhese rules shall affect the chestetion of the licensing authority to refuse a licence to any applicant if, for seca to be recorded in waiting the licensing authority considers it necessary 90 to do in the public interest. 7 (i) Any order of a licensing authority refusing eence shall be appealable, The appel shal ie before the State Goverment or any other authority appointed by the State Government for this purpose. 10. Period of validity of permanent licence —The licence granted under Rule @ and those permanent licences which are in existence shall be valid for a period of tee yeare {home the date fram which the licence is granted subject to annual inspection and payment GF prescribed fees unless revoked earlier by the licensing authority. For each Heence or cereal thereof, a foe shall be charged according to the following rates namely > For a permanent, quesi-permanent, temporary oF touring cinema Number Licence fee for Licence fee for Licence fee for of a period not ‘ period excecd- a period exceed: seats exceeding three ing three months ing six months ‘months. but not exceeding: but not exceeding, six months fone year Up to 200) 150 300 600 201 to 500 250 500 1,000 501 to 1,000 350 700 1400 1,000 and over 500 1.9000 2,000 amare if any licensee fails to apply for renewal of his 1. Fine for failure to reviews licence with the requisite fee within 15 days of the date of expiry of his licence, he shall, at thee time of its renewal be required to pay a fine of a sum equivalent to requisite fee for such renewal. 12. Inspection (i) (@)_ Before granting or renewing a licence or on expity of 2 period of one year the State Government may direct the licensing authority t0 ak Bide Inspector, Bihar and the Executive Engineer, F-W.D, Building) © inspect end xamine the structural soundness of the cinema building and to certify that the same can be used without danger to the public. {@), The promises shall be inspected from time to time by Cinema Inspector specially appointed by the State Government for the purpose who will see that the terms and, aes ck the licence are not being violated and shall submit their report to. the licensing authority (i) The State Government may, suspend the licence granted by the licensing authority. as it may think fit TL Bharti Singh v. Stale of Bihar, AIR 1982 Pat 101 at 4. for reasons to be recorded in writing, revoke ot ‘at any time or take such other action o108 Ae if'in his opinion, the ve State Government Indes ts applicability to "or partly before the Dermanent building was pplication to the present ag in these rules shall any applicant if, for necessary $0 to do in Il be appealable. The pointed by the State vied under Rule 8 and period of three years ppection and payment 1 For each licence or ‘esnamely ~ Licence fee for a period exceed ingsie monthe, but not exceeding. one year 600 1000 1400 2,000 ly for renewal of his tis Licence, he shall, at ait to requisite fee for see or on expiry of a authority to ask the Icing) to inspect and ify that the same can na Inspector specially. fe that the terms and t their report to the in writing, revoke or lake such other action oe R18) ‘THE BIHAR CINEMAS (REGULATION) AULES, 1974 1089 Provided thatthe licensee shall be given an opportunity of being heard on the matter before such order is issued, COMMENT Scope of--Under Rule 12 ofthe Rules, the Stale Goversanent may direct the Hicensing authority te ask the Bete Inspector, Bihar and the Executive Engineer, PWD, Io inspect and exemine the structural soundness ofthe catia building and to cen that he sams be sed without danger othe pubic. The rule does nol, very rightly, impose a duty on the license to persuade the Electe Inspectos, Ditas, and the Executive Engineet, P.W.D. (Biiding) to come and ingpect the cinema house, The let Inpector, Bihar and the Executive Engineer, P.W.D.(Bulding) ae Government officals and tnay not be able under thee sevice conditions to vblige the licensee by inspecting and ‘vamining the structural soundness ofthe nem bldg and by crifying at te someon bed Without danger to the public, Possibly on that acrount the rule provided tht fhe Slate Goverment tay direct the licensing authority to ask the Hleeetnspetor, Dihar and the Executive Engines, PWD. (Dulding) to inspect ent examine the strtial soundness al the cera building snd fe certly tha tesame can be used without danger to the pic” 13, Temporary licence for regular exhibition of films.—[la) The licensing authority may, with the approval of the State Government, grant a temporary licence for the regular exhibition of films in a permanent /temporary siructufe ot in the open ait, ‘which shall be valid for a period not exceeding six months ata time] ®) The validity of temporary cinema licence beyond the initial period of six months may be extended by the licensing authority with the approval of the State Government if the holder of the licence has obiained the permission fo construct a permanent cinema house subject to the following conditions, namely :— (0) ‘The ste offered fora permanent cinema house has finally selected. @) Necessany steps have been taken by the holders of the licence for construction of a permanent cinema house. (@) The holder of the ticence has been unable to complete his permanent Cinema house during the validity of his temporary Cinema licence for sb. months due to circumstances over which he has no conte. 14. Licence for occasional cinematograph exhibition.—The licensing, authority say grant a temporary licence, for a tota) period not exceeding six months tn all, 103 applicant for occasional exhibition of films in a temporary structire or in the open a or in a building not regularly made for exhibition of films, imposing such conditions a he deems necessary t0 secure the safely of the public Provided that no such licence shall be geanted— (@) for a period exceeding one month at atime ©) for any exkibition for the purpose for which electical energy is generated or used for lighting the auditorium or operating the projector unless the Electrical Inspector or an officer, deputed by him for the purpase hes inspected the electrical apparatus and the fees are paid in accordance with the relevant provisions ; (© unless application is made thereof at least two weeks before the date on which its proposed to give the First exhibition? 15, Powerto impose additional conditions.—The licensing authority may, with the approval of the State Government, impose such additional terms and conditions and rescind alter or amend the existing terms and conditions in respect of licences generally or for particular classes of licences The State Government shal also have power to direc the licensing authority to suspend or revoke the licence granted for exhibition of films, if ti 1. Birendre Kumar Sina v. State of Bihar, AIR 1977 Pat 222 at 225 2 Subs. by SO. 183, dated 2641-1977. 3. Subs. by SO. 183, dated 26-1197,1070 LAW RELATING TO TELEPHONES, CINEMAS AND VIDEOS Rw satisfied thatthe provisions of the Act and Rusles made thereunder oF instructions are not being complied with or are being, violated by the licensee. Je Power of State Government to issue direction —The State Government shall have power 1 issue necessary diections as it deems fit from time to tne for Prope Taplebentation ofthe provisions ofthe Act and the rules framed thereunder ate 1 area modify the terms of licence granted by the licensing authority and also any reper cler passed in connection with the exubition of filme in the interest of public. Wy. General suitability of the building—(1) No building shall be licensed unless the leering authority is satisfied thot iti strcturally soundl an that in particu flees and staircases leacng to galleries are stong enough to Pear the relight of the Br imum number of persons who can be seated in the galleries, 12) No portion of the building which contains the auctitorium shall without the consent of the licensing authority, be occupied of used. {@) asa hotel, boarding of lodging house or for residential purposes by day or night (0) asa factory or workshop ot for storage purpose {@) No building shall be licensed unless the licensing aut arrangement ofthe building i such that it can be emptied forthe au the oreurrence of fire of of any other sudden emergency. (@) ‘There shall be annexed to the licence— {@ 2 plan of the auditorium showing the dimensions of the gangways, te + eater and situation of the exits, the number of persons which may be ‘accommodated in each portion of the auditorium ; and ip a single line witing diagram shovring details of the entire electrical installation from the point of supply to the last light ight and fan. ) The licensee shall not, during the currency ofthe licence, make any alteration oF “additign in the auitorium except with the consent in writing of the ieensing authonty. No person in oxcess ofthe number specified inthe licence shall be adiitted 0 nnditorium nor shall any number of the audience be allowed to sit or gangways daring the performance, Al seats in the auditorium shall ve where seating accommodation is provided on benches, there shall Fee anton number of the audience a seating pace of not less than twenty fries oe ae er on stright Lines along and at right angles to the front of such seat, Line Tlomareating each seat on a bench shall be pointed twenty inches apart. {@) ‘The auditorium shail be provided with exits sufficient in size, rumber and lhe andience to leave the building at once on the occurrence of any Saiveases andl passages leading to the exits shall be kept clear of thority is satisfied that the idience immediately on any portion of the stand in any of the searially numbered a situation to enable emergency. All gangways. ‘obstructions. (8). Alexis shall be fit kept unfastened during the perfor these rules come into force, the between the leaves of the doors when opened. In other buildings, ettiler dimeneions, provided thatthe licensing authority is satisfied that the fof sub-rule (7) are satisfied. () Any exit sign shall be provid 1d with doors which open outwards. The exit doors shall be vance, In all buildings licensed for the first time after vexits shall be at least 4 feet 6 inches wide measured the exit doors may be of requirements fed on the wall of the auditorium above every exit consisting ofthe word "extn plain eters at least three inches high framed in ans re Sighted from the back of the glass, and f lighted with an electric amp, hot shall be aaa ae yah an emergency lighting circuit. Every exit sign lamp shall be Kept corwously lighted during the petiod for which the pubic fs adiitted tothe auditor Saas rere: shall be painted in white letters on a black ground overall doors in the auditorium which do not lead to exits —AND VIDEOS B16 ‘under or instructions are not “The State Government shall ‘om time to time for proper tmed thereunder and also to ‘sing authority and also any. in the interest of public. sing shall be licensed unless td and that in particular all 3h to bear the weight of the «ditorium shall without. the ‘dential purposes by day or athority is satisfied that the teaudience immediately on ions ofthe gangivays, the Of persons whieh say be and ls of the entre elects ight light and fan, ee, make ay alteration or {the leensing authority. ance shall be admitted nto lience be allowed to sit or in te auditorium shall be ledon benches, there shall less than twenty inl front of sch seat Line v apart ent in ize, number and on the occurence of any txts shall be Rept ear ot 4s. The exit doors shall be 2d for the first time after 5 inches wide measured the exit doors may be of ied that the requirements itorium above every exit 2h framed in translucent ‘ric lamp, that shall be yA lamp shall be kept Aitted to the auditorium, and over all doors in the Rog) ‘THE BIHAR CINEMAS (REGULATION) RULES, 1976 1071 wy or etn EASES and means of approach to galleries shall be constructed of pontine otter nominflammable material and shall divet to te ‘open air and not to any hall bo fiten gid Which is used as an eat forthe main seca All staircases suthety shen ae buckets, hand pumps, or other small fie apoio the licensi sainery hall direc. Such apparatus shall at al mes be mane ea a condition fit for immediate use. 2. Projection and fire precaution enctesure-—(1) ‘The cinematograph apparatus ale Placed in an enclosure of sufiient dimenslons to allees gre operator or operators to work freely. It shall be substantially constructed of fire-resisting materials or lined internally with the same, ag aecentrance to the projection enclosure shal be fited with a closely fitting fell closing door of fire-esisting material, placed and Opening outwards and all openings, Bushes and points shall beso constricted and maintained oy Prevent, so far as possible, JO) Qbenings not exceecng three in numberof each projector shal be permitted in the font face in the projection enclosure, the centre oneal whee must not exceed 8 inches effort cee on CCK sie 6 inches square, Each opening shell Se fitted with an fronint Steen of fre-tsisting material eapableofbeing operate tone from the inside and from outside of the projection enclosure, (2 ane projection enclosure shall be placed outside the auditorium and where the diamenaith consists ofa semi-permanon! character the proeing enclosure shall be at a Gian of at least 3 fet from such structures provided her ehon ore licensing authority inthe cena fot elosat shal be outside the aitang, hema bye trades net dispense with tha requirement, provided thats ane, the dor sea gng ofthe projection enclosure anda sone ofa tne the coor i situated shall be kept clear all round the eon G2, No,unnecessaty combustible materia! shall be alloved within the projection corinne and oer ncesycombusise maters when na een tala carer! receptacle suitable forthe purpose: Only hose being a Nation shal be kept inthe projection enclosure dung eee teh org ng Shall a any tine be permed within the projeton son ag sor Matteo ay oer naked ight shall be alowed inprontenr eiee eos Sankara Sheil extinguishes, two buckets of sand, hwo buchen oro cach ofthe aha be Kept inside he projection encasure« ge peng oe. keptin outside the pats water. One guid chemical exinguisher sll be een immediatly Outside the projection enclosure, porta cea machine) The cnematograph machine shal be paca on firm supports of fire-essting consteacuon, etal tad che Sematograph machine shall be construed of metal orn thencben abst In which cae tare must bean a pace bee, ee es *heashestos lining 7 ata natbraph machine shal be provided with metal she which ean be Frome eee he sure of igh en the lm gate Ti sea be stoppage ees the ent of any accent To the nema ne sal! Be Precinct efits and shall only be raised when te fis nner ee Purpose of Projection (#) The film gate shal be of massive construction and provided with ample heat1072 LAW RELATING TO TELEPHONES, CINEMAS AND VIDEOS Rat radiating surface, and the passage forthe film shall be sufficiently narrow to prevent flame travelling upwards or downwards from the light opening, (6) All cinematograph projectors shall be fitted with tw substantial construction, and not more than 24 inches in diametes, ‘and from which the films shal travel. (6) Spool shall be chain or gear driv the wound-film shall not ai any time reach spool ‘4. Films.~All films when not in machine, and while still in the enclosure, shall be ‘contained in closed metal boxes, Such boxes shall be made to close in 2 manner which frovent the ingress of fire and shall be fitted witha film slot ao constructed as to prevent the passage of flames to the interior ofthe: film box. 22. Operators —Not less than two, not more than three, operators shall be engaged in manipulating each lantern, and no other persons shal be permitted to approach within {0 feet of the lantern during the exhibition. The whole duty of one of the operators shall Consist in aking charge of the films afte they have passed through the lantem. The person sh charge of the machine shall be a qualified operator approved of by the lleensing authority, who should satisfy himself that the operator can handle machines properly by Sbliging him fo go through one or more complete films. The licensing authority should Slso satisly himself, by an oral examination, that the operator is conversant with the rules Telating t@ cinematograph exhibitions and is acquainted with the most speedy and effective methods of dealing with fire. Note-—The licensing authority may, at his discretion depute another Magistrate to test the qualification of an operator. 23, Electrical installation—(I) ‘The whole of the electrical installation in the licensed premises shall comply in all respects with the indian Electricity Rules, where these apply and with the rules of the Calcutta Fire Assurance Association. (2) All switches and fuses and all electrical apparatus liable to become hot, installed in the projection room shall be placed as far as practicable from any place, where “Gnematograph film is stored or handled, and shall be 80 projected that the cinematograph film cannot come in contact with any heated ares. {G). Where awitch-boards are installed in the projection room, the space between any switeh-board and the wall shall be enclosed with fire proof material in such a ananner that a fire cannot spread to the wiring at the back of the switch-board, (4) All resistances for the cinematograph machines shal! be placed inside the projection room. They shall be mounted on incombustible basis and shall be so projected {ind placed at such a distance from any combustible material that no part of the resistance, if broken can fall on such material, or vice erst (6) Conductors from any switch board in ‘machine shall be enclosed in screwed conduits and shall terminate in a suitable terminal ox. Conductors from such box to the lamp shall be covered with flexible metallic tubing fr braiding mechanically connected to the terminal box. Such conductors shall be ‘Controlled by an efficient double pole switch mounted on a switch board within the projection room. Thete shall be one double pole switeh for each projector and it shall be conveniently placed near the projector. (6) In the enclosure the maximum potential difference shall not exceed 240 volts, provided that this restriction shall not apply to any amplified pressures in the amplifier ‘nd sound system. (7) Where an electrical metal filament protector lamp of the vacuum or gas-filled type is used in the cinematograph machine, it shall be adequately ventilated and the potential difference within the enclosure shall notin any circumstances exceed 240 volts. 19 metal film boxes of inside measurement 10 ren and films shall be wound upon spools so that ‘ox project beyond the edges of the flanges of the the projection room to the cinematographAND VIDEOS [R21 cently narrow to prevent flame ith two metal film boxes of ‘meter, insicle measurement to be wound upon spools so that the edges of the flanges of the + still in the enclosure, shall be 2 to close in a manner which {so constructed as to prevent 2e, operators shall be engaged permitted to approach within "of one of the operators shall rough the lantern. The person pproved of by the licensing handle machines properly by he licensing authority should vr is conversant with the rules with the most speedy and depute another Magistrate to electrical installation in. the Electricity Rules, where these vciation, liable to become hot, installed able from any place, where lected that the cinematograph oom, the space between any saterial in such a manner that oard. + shall be placed inside the asis and shall be so projected that no part of the resistance, nn room to the cinematograph minate in a suitable terminal with flexible metallic tubing, Such conductors shall be a switch board within the zach projector and it shall be ze shall not exceed 240 volts, ad pressures in the amplifier > of the vacuum or gas-filled lequately ventilated and the amstances exceed 240 volts, R. 25) ‘THE BIKAR GINEMIAS (REGULATION) RULES, 1074 1073, (8) All switeh-boards shall be constructed wholly of durable non-inflamunable, nonvabsorbent material. The various live parts shall be so arzanged by suitable spacing o” sheilding with non-ignitable insulating materials that an are cannot be maintained between any such parts or between such parts and earth, (9) All fuses shall be provided with a suitable incombustible andl insulating carrier of such a form as to protect a person hancling it from shock and burns and contracts shall be provided on the carrier to which the ends to the fuse can be readily attached, 24, Emergency lighting —(I)_In every licensed building the following emergency lighting shall be provided, namely -— (2) Lights serving to illuminate every doorway, lobby, staircase, corridor and ‘other portions of the theatre to which the: public may have access either generally or in ease of emergency hereinafter referred to as "exit emergency light’ (#) Not less than two lights serving to illuminate the auditorium (hereinafter referred to as “auditorium emergency light’). Q) The auditorium emergency lights shall each be of not less than 200 candle power, lights in an auditorium normally used at intervals during a performance and controlled from the projection room shall not be deemed emergency lights for the purpose of complying with these rules. )_The whole of the emergency lighting shall be controlled in one place which shall be a lobby or other convenient place, and shall be in the front of the building and so situated as to be readily accessible to the cinema staff in case of emergency and no ‘emergency lighting shall be controlled from the projection room. (4) Whore the illuminant used is elecricity the emergency lighting system shall cither— (@) have a source of supply entirely separate from the source of supply to the auditorium projection room and stage lighting ; or () ifthe supply is generated at a source situated upon the licensed premises, it shall be fed through independent service fuses ; ot (©) if the supply is generated at a source not situated upon the licensed premises, it shall be fed through independent main fuses. (6). Where the illuminant used is electricity the emergency lighting cixcuits shall not be fed through more than one switch-board, and these circuits shall on no account enter ot be carried through the projection room, 25, Fee for inspection, etc—No place shall be licensed for cinematogcaph exhibitions nor shall a licence be renewed until the Electrical Inspector, or an officer deputed by him has inspected it and satisfied himself that the electric installation conforms with the relevant rules. A fee of Rs, 100 shall be levied and credited to Government for the initial inspection of an installation when first erected. A foe of Rs, 50 shall be levied and ‘credited to Government for every subsequent inspection whether on the occasion of the renewal ofthe licence or made necessary by the existence of defects which in the opinion Of the Electrical Inspector render the electrical installation unsafe Provided that if the inspection by the Electrical Inspector or officer deputed by him cannot be carried out within a reasonable time the licensing authority may renew a licence [pending such inspection, or may depute any other person having technical knowledge of electricity to inspect. "126. Display of posters—(A) No obscene, immodest or objectionable poster, snasnnnnlsseGanaNsAsneennsnasannannanstanneaeese5ila 1. Subs. by SO. 48, dated 13:.1962 Twe—aa1074 LAW RELATING TO TELEPHONES, CINEMAS AND VIDEOS Ra placard, hoarding or pictorial material shall be displayed at the show windows or lobbies of cinema house or at any other place with the licensed premises. (B) All types of film posters to be pasted at different Buzars and lanes shall have to be sent to the licensing authority for approval by the cinema-owners in writing with two copies of the relevant paper /posters relating to the concerned film films. (C) The licensing authority shall issue the certificate immediately indicating terms suitable for unrestricted or restricted public exhibition on roads of lanes, ete. (D)_ Where cinema-owner is informed that « particular obscene film poster which is different from the scenes of the approved film is required to be restricted for being given publicity, such poster shall have to be kept out from being posted on roads and lanes, (E) A contificate to be granted by the Licensing Authority under this rule shall be liable to cancellation in the event ofthe film posters in respect of wich the certificate has bbeen granted being exhibited in a form other than that was proposed before the Licensing Authority for certification, (F) The owner of the cinema who acts against the provisions of these rules shall be fined by the Licensing Authority which shall range from Rs. 500 to Rs. 1,000. (G) An appeal by the cinema-owners against the certificate of the Licensing Authority shail have to be filed to the State Government whese cecision shall be final. (H) In case of display of uncensored film posters the Appellate Authority on receipt of representation from the cinema-owner concerned may condone such officers, if the Licensing Authority recommends that such violation has occurted through inadvertences.] 27. Procedure for sale of any ticket or pass for admission—(1) Admission to the fil exhibition in the cinema house shall be on a valid ticket or pass issued by the licensee or his duly authorised agent within the licensed premises: Provided that the licensing authority may, with the approval of the State Government, segalate the rate of admission-fee to various classes in the cinema house and the same shall, longwith the taxes thereon, be printed on the face of the ticket. (2) The number of tickets issued and the number of complimentary passes taken together shall not exceed the number of seats available in each class in the cinema house in terms of the licence, COMMENTS “Regulae'—Mesning of ~The word "regulate has avery wide connotation snd i capable of ‘covering a wide spectrum of action. The power to regulate eatrics with i fll power over the things, subject to roguation an the power is clvrly plenary over the entre subject hd inplios power tobe direct and control bt atthe same time involves the adoption of real guiding principe tobe Followed It also includes power to restan also ofthe limitations and retitons, When power is grated to regulates particular business it implies the right to prescribe and enforce for conducting the business inan orderly manne. Its use inthe enactment concerned doesnot watean any narrow iterpretation 428. Restriction on sale of tickets.—No person, other than those mentioned in Rule 27 (1) shal sell or keep or offer or expose for sale or cause to be sold, kept or exposed for sale any ticket for admission (including any pass or other evidence of right of admission) toany cinema {@) No person shall, by resorting to corrupt practice or influencing those mentioned in sub-rule (1) above or otherwise, purchase oF obtain possession of or keep in his possession any such ticket, for admission to a cinema house in excess of the number normally required for members of his house-hold and not more than four for his guests, if any 1. Nata Cinema v. State of Biter, 1985 Btn LT (Rep) 6 at 10, 11 2 Ins. by SO. 1975, dated 18-1297 Pan , 1 inform, | | 2. informa a details x a bank.THE DELHI CINEMATOGRAPH (EXHIBITION OF FILMS BY VIDEO. CASSETTE RECORDER/PLAYER) RULES, 1986' ‘CONTENTS Paar 1 ©. Fee INTRODUCTORY 10. Casua Licence, 1. Shot tle and commencement 11, Revocatonfsuspension/canceition of Koonce, 2. Detiatons. 12 Appoais i PARTI PART I | ‘VIDEO CINEMA LICENCE SPECIFICATIONS FOR BUILDING 8 18. i 4, Applcaion for grant of foznce. PART IV | 5, Grant of feenca under the rules. MISCELLANEOUS 7 8, Power to reluse a lesnc. 1428. | 7, Duration of tho vay of fence, FORMS i 8, Renowal of foonce. Notifiation No F 195!8-HP Ty dated at Api 1986-—Inexerve ofthe powers —_| conferred by Section 16 of the Cinematograph Act, 1952 (Act No. 37 of 1952) read with the | Government of India, Ministry of Home Affairs, Notification No, 20/8/52 Judi, dated | 23-7-82, the Lt, Governor of the Union Teztitory of Delhi is pleased to make the following | rules, namely, PARTI itropuctory 4. Short tite and commencement-—() These rules may be called the Delhi Cinematograph (xhiton of Hime by Vido Cassette Recorder/ Player Ras 1986 (i) They extend tothe whole ofthe Union teritory of Dali. (i) They shal eome into fore at once. 2. Definitions In these cules, ules the context oer wise requires () "Ae" means the Cinematograph Ae, 1952 (Ac No. 37 of 1952) (id "Adinisator” means the Lt Governor of Deli (i) “Auditory” means an enclosure, covered ot open, where people can soumble for watching a fim on VCR/VCP} (te) "Che Fire Offer” means the Chief Fire Officer holding the charge of the Delt Fie Service; (0) "Blectc net” means the Electrical Inspector ofthe Union terry of Delh! of ether officer appointed by the Administrator to perform the functions ofthe lect nspector under these rules. (om) Place inetudbs 6 house, building tent and any desription of transport ‘wether by sea land ort (vi) “Erle” means that portion, or place license under Section 10 the Act in whieh the einomatogaph appara in erected (ei) “Executive Engineer in elation to the licensing authority of any place for cinematograph exhibitions mean the ofcer holding charge of the Del TAs amended by Now No FIW/S/6HP Uh dat Sh Sept 198, 1076)