Section 13, Cinematograph Act, 1952 [S1B-W2B]

As at 7 September 2026. In force from 23 May 1952.

In Cinematograph Act, 1952 [A10-DN9]. This text from 23 May 1952. No other text held.

Synthetic. The words of this section are generated by the register; the title, number and year of the Act are real.

Cite: Section 13, Cinematograph Act, 1952 [S1B-W2B]. Machine: S1B-W2B.

13. Grant of licence.—(1) An application for a licence to undertake the broadcasting of programmes shall be made to the Press Registrar in Form III, accompanied by a fee of two thousand rupees. (2) The Press Registrar may, after making such inquiry as it thinks fit, grant the licence subject to such conditions as may be prescribed, or, for reasons to be recorded in writing, refuse to grant the licence. (3) A licence granted under this section shall be valid for a period of three years from the date of its grant and may be renewed in such manner as may be prescribed. (4) The Press Registrar may, after giving the licensee an opportunity of being heard, suspend or cancel a licence for contravention of any condition thereof.

Defined terms in this text (1)

Press Registrar: Section 2, Cinematograph Act, 1952 [S1BVQR] (In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,—): "Press Registrar" means the Press Registrar General of India appointed under section 5

Press Registrar: 11 more definitions.

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Cited by (1)

Section 12, Cinematograph Act, 1952 [S1B-W1D], 23 May 1952, Band A. "section 13".

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