Power to call for copy of purport of drama, etc
Section 9 of the Goa Dramatic Performances Act, 1969 deals with power to call for copy of purport of drama, etc. If the Government or the District Magistrate has reason 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 no such dramatic performance shall take place in any public place within any area, unless a copy of the piece
(1) If the Government or the District Magistrate has reason 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 no such dramatic performance shall take place in any public place within any area, unless a copy of the piece, if and so far as it is written, or some sufficient account of its purport, if and so far as it is in pantomime, has been furnished, not less than seven days before the performance to the Government or the District Magistrate aforesaid.
(2) A copy of any order made under sub-section (1) may be served on the owner or occupier of the public place, in which such performance is intended to take place and if thereafter he does, or willingly permits, any act in disobedience of such order, he shall, on conviction, 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.
(3) All offences punishable under this Act shall be cognizable and bailable.
Section 9, The Goa Dramatic Performances Act, 1969 (Act 3 of 1970).
Questions about Section 9
What does Section 9 of the Goa Dramatic Performances Act deal with?
Section 9 of the Goa Dramatic Performances Act is headed "Power to call for copy of purport of drama, etc". If the Government or the District Magistrate has reason 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 no such dramatic performance shall take place in any public place within any area, unless a copy of the piece
How do I find court cases under Section 9 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 9, section 9 Goa Dramatic Performances Act, section 9 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.
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
- 7. Penalty for disobeying prohibition183 words
- 13. Power to make rules175 words
- 4. Power to prohibit objectionable performances temporarily166 words
- 3. Power to prohibit objectionable performances162 words
- 8. Power to call for information155 words
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