Power to call for copy of purport of drama, etc
Section 8 of the Chhattisgarh Dramatic Performances Act, 1961 deals with power to call for copy of purport of drama, etc. If the State Government or the Collector, has reasons to believe that an objectionable dramatic performance is about to take place, it or he, as the case may be, may, by order, direct that a copy of the piece, if and so far as it is written, or sufficient account of its purport, if and so far as it
(1) If the State Government or the Collector, has reasons to believe that an objectionable dramatic performance is about to take place, it or he, as the case may be, may, by order, direct that a copy of the piece, if and so far as it is written, or sufficient account of its purport, if and so far as it is in pantomime, be furnished, not less than seven days before the performance to the State Government, or the Collector.
(2) A copy of any order made under sub-section (1) shall be served on the organisers or other principal persons responsible for the conduct of such performance or on the owner or occupier of the public place in which such performance is intended to take place, and if thereafter any such person contravenes such order, he shall be punished with imprisonment for a term which may extend to three months, or with fine which may extend to one thousand rupees, or with both.
Section 8, The Chhattisgarh Dramatic Performances Act, 1961 (Act 11 of 1961).
Questions about Section 8
What does Section 8 of the Chhattisgarh Dramatic Performances Act deal with?
Section 8 of the Chhattisgarh Dramatic Performances Act is headed "Power to call for copy of purport of drama, etc". If the State Government or the Collector, has reasons to believe that an objectionable dramatic performance is about to take place, it or he, as the case may be, may, by order, direct that a copy of the piece, if and so far as it is written, or sufficient account of its purport, if and so far as it
How do I find court cases under Section 8 of the Chhattisgarh Dramatic Performances 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: Chhattisgarh Dramatic Performances Act 8, section 8 Chhattisgarh Dramatic Performances Act, section 8 of the Chhattisgarh Dramatic Performances Act. Each opens the full list of orders on eCourtsIndia, where it can be narrowed by court, year and outcome.
When was the Chhattisgarh Dramatic Performances Act enacted?
Chhattisgarh Dramatic Performances Act was enacted in 1961 as Act 11 of 1961. 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. Definitions309 words
- 3. Power to prohibit objectionable dramatic performances246 words
- 6. Penalty for disobedience of order made under Section 3 or Section 4208 words
- 4. Power to prohibit objectionable dramatic performances temporarily198 words
- 7. Power to call for information155 words
- 9. Appeal to High Court107 words
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