Power to call for information
Section 9 of the Andhra Pradesh Objectionable Performances Prohibition Act, 1956 deals with power to call for information. For the purpose of ascertaining the character of any performance conducted or about to be conducted, the Government, or such officer as they may empower in this behalf, may, by order, require the organizers or other principal persons responsible for the conduct of, or the persons who took part in or
Power to call for information - (1) For the purpose of ascertaining the character of any performance conducted or about to be conducted, the Government, or such officer as they may empower in this behalf, may, by order, require the organizers or other principal persons responsible for the conduct of, or the persons who took part in or are about to take part in, such performance, or the owner or occupier or any person having the use of the place in which it was conducted or is about to be conducted, to furnish such information as may be specified in such order.
(2) Every person so required shall be bound to furnish the information to the best of his knowledge and ability within the time specified in such order and in case of failure to comply with such order shall be deemed to have committed an offence under section 176 of the Indian Penal Code (Central Act 45 of 1860). 1 Inserted by the Act No. 13 of 1968, S.2. .
Section 9, The Andhra Pradesh Objectionable Performances Prohibition Act, 1956 (Act 8 of 1956).
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Questions about Section 9
What does Section 9 of the Andhra Pradesh Objectionable Performances Prohibition Act deal with?
Section 9 of the Andhra Pradesh Objectionable Performances Prohibition Act is headed "Power to call for information". For the purpose of ascertaining the character of any performance conducted or about to be conducted, the Government, or such officer as they may empower in this behalf, may, by order, require the organizers or other principal persons responsible for the conduct of, or the persons who took part in or
How do I find court cases under Section 9 of the Andhra Pradesh Objectionable Performances Prohibition Act?
In judgments and charge sheets this section is written several ways, and each form finds a different set of orders. These search the full text of every order eCourtsIndia holds, best matches first: Andhra Pradesh Objectionable Performances Prohibition Act 9, section 9 Andhra Pradesh Objectionable Performances Prohibition Act, section 9 of the Andhra Pradesh Objectionable Performances Prohibition Act. Each opens the full list of orders on eCourtsIndia, where it can be narrowed by court, year and outcome.
What should I read with Section 9 of the Andhra Pradesh Objectionable Performances Prohibition Act, and has it changed?
Its own text turns on Indian Penal Code 176 (Omission to give notice or information to public servant by person legally bound to give it), so none of them can safely be read on its own.
When was the Andhra Pradesh Objectionable Performances Prohibition Act enacted?
Andhra Pradesh Objectionable Performances Prohibition Act was enacted in 1956 as Act 8 of 1956. India Code records no commencement date for it. It is in force as at the date shown on this page.
Other sections of this Act
- 2. 232 words
- 10. 226 words
- 7. Penalty for conducting prohibited performances187 words
- 14. Power to make rules172 words
- 4. Power to prohibit objectionable performances temporarily165 words
- 11. Appeal to High Court133 words
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