Power to call for information
Section 8 of the Goa Dramatic Performances Act, 1969 deals with power to call for information. 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
(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
Section 8, The Goa Dramatic Performances Act, 1969 (Act 3 of 1970).
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Questions about Section 8
What does Section 8 of the Goa Dramatic Performances Act deal with?
Section 8 of the Goa Dramatic Performances Act is headed "Power to call for information". 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
How do I find court cases under Section 8 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 8, section 8 Goa Dramatic Performances Act, section 8 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 8 of the Goa Dramatic Performances 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 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.
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