Power to prohibit objectionable performances temporarily
Section 4 of the Goa Dramatic Performances Act, 1969 deals with power to prohibit objectionable performances temporarily. The District Magistrate may, if he is of opinion that any play, pantomime or other drama performed or about to be performed, being of the nature specified in clause (3) of section 2, is likely to lead to a breach of the peace, by order stating the grounds for such opinion, prohibit its performance:
(1) The District Magistrate may, if he is of opinion that any play, pantomime or other drama performed or about to be performed, being of the nature specified in clause (3) of section 2, is likely to lead to a breach of the peace, by order stating the grounds for such opinion, prohibit its performance:
Provided that the officer who passed such order may review it on an application made by the person or party affected by such order.
(2) Subject to any order made by the High Court on appeal under section 10, an order under this section shall remain in force for two months from the making thereof: ac Provided that the District Magistrate may, if he is of opinion that the order should continue in force, by such further order or orders as he may deem fit, extend the period aforesaid by such further period or periods not exceeding two months at a time as may be specified in such order or orders.
Section 4, The Goa Dramatic Performances Act, 1969 (Act 3 of 1970).
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Questions about Section 4
What does Section 4 of the Goa Dramatic Performances Act deal with?
Section 4 of the Goa Dramatic Performances Act is headed "Power to prohibit objectionable performances temporarily". The District Magistrate may, if he is of opinion that any play, pantomime or other drama performed or about to be performed, being of the nature specified in clause (3) of section 2, is likely to lead to a breach of the peace, by order stating the grounds for such opinion, prohibit its performance:
How do I find court cases under Section 4 of the Goa 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: Goa Dramatic Performances Act 4, section 4 Goa Dramatic Performances Act, section 4 of the Goa Dramatic Performances 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 4 of the Goa Dramatic Performances Act, and has it changed?
Its own text turns on section 2 (Definitions), section 10 (Appeal to High Court), so none of them can safely be read on its own. 5 other provisions in this corpus refer back to it.
When was the Goa Dramatic Performances Act enacted?
Goa Dramatic Performances Act was enacted in 1970 as Act 3 of 1970. 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. Definitions336 words
- 9. Power to call for copy of purport of drama, etc186 words
- 7. Penalty for disobeying prohibition183 words
- 13. Power to make rules175 words
- 3. Power to prohibit objectionable performances162 words
- 8. Power to call for information155 words
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