# The Goa Dramatic Performances Act, 1969, Section 8: Power to call for information

- Act: The Goa Dramatic Performances Act, 1969 (Act 3 of 1970)
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## Text

(1) For the purpose of ascertaining the character of any intended play, pantomime or other drama, the Government, or such officer as it may empower in this behalf, may, by order require the organizers or other principal persons responsible for the conduct of, or other persons about to take part in, such play, pantomime or other drama or the author, proprietor or printer of the play, pantomime or other drama about to be performed, or the owner or the occupier of the place in which it is intended to be performed, to furnish such information as the Government or such officer may think necessary. (2) Every person so required shall be bound to furnish the information to the best of his ability within the time specified in such order and in case of contravention shall be deemed to have committed an offence Central under section 176 of the Indian Penal Code. Act 45 of 1860

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