Section 9, Maharashtra Cinemas (Regulation) Act, 1953 [S2E-KKD]
As at 7 September 2026. In force from 12 December 1953.
9. Power to issue directions.—(1) The Press Registrar may, by order in writing, direct any exhibitor to take such measures in relation to the exhibition of films as may be specified in the order, and such person shall comply with the direction within the period specified therein. (2) An order under sub-section (1) shall state the reasons on which it is made and shall be served on the person to whom it is addressed in such manner as may be prescribed.
Defined terms in this text (2)
prescribed: Section 2, Maharashtra Cinemas (Regulation) Act, 1953 [S2EKCP] (In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,—): "prescribed" means prescribed by rules made under this Act
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Press Registrar: Section 2, Maharashtra Cinemas (Regulation) Act, 1953 [S2EKCP] (In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,—): "Press Registrar" means the Press Registrar General of India appointed under this Act
Press Registrar: 11 more definitions.
Made under this section, or naming it (18)
Standing Order No. 444/2022 of the General Administration Department, Government of Maharashtra dated 25th October, 2022 on the operation of a community radio station [C14-1EM], 25 October 2022, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Maharashtra Cinemas (Regulation) Act, 1953 (Maharashtra Act 11 of 1953), the General Administration Department, Government of Maharashtra hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:"
Standing Order No. 4810/2019 of the Information and Public Relations Department, Government of Maharashtra dated 3rd October, 2019 on the printing of a periodical [C11-TG3], 3 October 2019, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Maharashtra Cinemas (Regulation) Act, 1953 (Maharashtra Act 11 of 1953), the Information and Public Relations Department, Government of Maharashtra hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:"
Standing Order No. 1485/2023 of the Information and Public Relations Department, Government of Maharashtra dated 3rd August, 2023 on the operation of a teleport [C14-3P9], 3 August 2023, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Maharashtra Cinemas (Regulation) Act, 1953 (Maharashtra Act 11 of 1953), the Information and Public Relations Department, Government of Maharashtra hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:"
Standing Order No. 708/2022 of the Environment Department, Government of Maharashtra dated 25th July, 2022 on the operation of a multi-system cable network [C17-VCF], 25 July 2022, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Maharashtra Cinemas (Regulation) Act, 1953 (Maharashtra Act 11 of 1953), the Environment Department, Government of Maharashtra hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:"
Standing Order No. 47/2010 of the Information and Public Relations Department, Government of Maharashtra dated 17th January, 2010 on the display of hoardings [C16-RV0], 17 January 2010, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Maharashtra Cinemas (Regulation) Act, 1953 (Maharashtra Act 11 of 1953), the Information and Public Relations Department, Government of Maharashtra hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:"
Standing Order No. 256/2024 of the Information and Public Relations Department, Government of Maharashtra dated 15th November, 2024 on the exhibition of films [C16-53E], 15 November 2024, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Maharashtra Cinemas (Regulation) Act, 1953 (Maharashtra Act 11 of 1953), the Information and Public Relations Department, Government of Maharashtra hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:"
Standing Order No. 34/2025 of the Mines and Geology Department, Government of Maharashtra dated 1st January, 2025 on the publication of books [C16-5KB], 1 January 2025, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Maharashtra Cinemas (Regulation) Act, 1953 (Maharashtra Act 11 of 1953), the Mines and Geology Department, Government of Maharashtra hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:"
Standing Order No. 2382/2023 of the Home Department, Government of Maharashtra dated 4th August, 2023 on the display of hoardings [C1B-S0G], 4 August 2023, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Maharashtra Cinemas (Regulation) Act, 1953 (Maharashtra Act 11 of 1953), the Home Department, Government of Maharashtra hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:"
Standing Order No. 2523/2014 of the Information and Public Relations Department, Government of Maharashtra dated 23rd February, 2014 on the provision of direct-to-home broadcasting services [C1A-YQF], 23 February 2014, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Maharashtra Cinemas (Regulation) Act, 1953 (Maharashtra Act 11 of 1953), the Information and Public Relations Department, Government of Maharashtra hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:"
Standing Order No. 3613/2006 of the Information and Public Relations Department, Government of Maharashtra dated 11th June, 2006 on the running of a cinema [C18-E4P], 11 June 2006, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Maharashtra Cinemas (Regulation) Act, 1953 (Maharashtra Act 11 of 1953), the Information and Public Relations Department, Government of Maharashtra hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:"
Standing Order No. 758/2014 of the Information and Public Relations Department, Government of Maharashtra dated 22nd July, 2014 on the printing of a periodical [C1E-RMM], 22 July 2014, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Maharashtra Cinemas (Regulation) Act, 1953 (Maharashtra Act 11 of 1953), the Information and Public Relations Department, Government of Maharashtra hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:"
Maharashtra Cinemas (Regulation) (Copy of a book Control) Order, 2020 [N1B-KTY], 5 June 2020, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by article 243K of the Constitution and section 9 of the Maharashtra Cinemas (Regulation) Act, 1953 (Maharashtra Act 11 of 1953), the State Election Commission hereby orders"
Standing Order No. 4983/2020 of the Information and Public Relations Department, Government of Maharashtra dated 6th April, 2020 on the business of an advertising agency [C1D-B4F], 6 April 2020, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Maharashtra Cinemas (Regulation) Act, 1953 (Maharashtra Act 11 of 1953), the Information and Public Relations Department, Government of Maharashtra hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:"
Standing Order No. 3641/2009 of the Energy Department, Government of Maharashtra dated 18th September, 2009 on the operation of a multi-system cable network [C1G-9Z7], 18 September 2009, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Maharashtra Cinemas (Regulation) Act, 1953 (Maharashtra Act 11 of 1953), the Energy Department, Government of Maharashtra hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:"
Standing Order No. 4330/2007 of the Information and Public Relations Department, Government of Maharashtra dated 5th October, 2007 on the running of a cinema [C1G-4WG], 5 October 2007, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Maharashtra Cinemas (Regulation) Act, 1953 (Maharashtra Act 11 of 1953), the Information and Public Relations Department, Government of Maharashtra hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:"
Standing Order No. 4249/2012 of the Information and Public Relations Department, Government of Maharashtra dated 17th September, 2012 on the distribution of films [C1P-8AS], 17 September 2012, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Maharashtra Cinemas (Regulation) Act, 1953 (Maharashtra Act 11 of 1953), the Information and Public Relations Department, Government of Maharashtra hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:"
Standing Order No. 3766/2007 of the Information and Public Relations Department, Government of Maharashtra dated 10th September, 2007 on the distribution of films [C1J-19V], 10 September 2007, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Maharashtra Cinemas (Regulation) Act, 1953 (Maharashtra Act 11 of 1953), the Information and Public Relations Department, Government of Maharashtra hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:"
Standing Order No. 828/2014 of the Information and Public Relations Department, Government of Maharashtra dated 3rd June, 2014 on the business of an advertising agency [C1M-E7B], 3 June 2014, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Maharashtra Cinemas (Regulation) Act, 1953 (Maharashtra Act 11 of 1953), the Information and Public Relations Department, Government of Maharashtra hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:"
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