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TypeBare Act JurisdictionCentral Government

Cinematograph Act, 1952 Section 3

Board of Film Certification

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Cinematograph Act, 1952 Section 3 is part of Cinematograph Act, 1952 - Board of Film Certification. Read the section text below and explore Indian court judgments that cite it.

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Section Text

1[3. Board of film Certification

(1) For the purpose of sanctioning films for public exhibition, the Central Government may, by notification in the Official Gazette, constitute a Board to be called the2[Board of Film Certification] which shall consist of a Chairman and3[not less than twelve and not more than twenty-five] other members appointed by the Central Government.

(2) The Chairman of the Board shall receive such salary and allowances as may be determined by the Central Government, and the other members shall receive such allowances or fees for attending the meetings of the Board as may be prescribed.

(3) The other terms and conditions of service of the members of the Board shall be such as may be prescribed.]

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1. Substituted by Act 3 of 1959, section 4, for sections 3 to 6.

2. Substituted by Act 49 of 1981, section 3, for "Board of Film Censors" (w.e.f. 1-6-1983).

3. Substituted by Act 49 of 1981, section 3, for "not more than nine" (w.e.f. 1-6-1983).

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