Section 22, Maharashtra Cinemas (Regulation) Act, 1953 [S2E-M0J]
As at 7 September 2026. In force from 12 December 1953.
22. Powers of Press Registrar.—(1) The Press Registrar may, for the purpose of ascertaining whether the provisions of this Act or the rules made thereunder are being complied with, at all reasonable times enter any premises where the printing of a periodical is carried on, inspect any film found therein, and require the production of any record or register maintained under this Act. (2) The Press Registrar may seize any film in respect of which he has reason to believe that an offence under this Act has been committed. (3) The provisions of the Code of Criminal Procedure for the time being in force shall, so far as may be, apply to any search or seizure under this section.
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film: Section 2, Maharashtra Cinemas (Regulation) Act, 1953 [S2EKCP] (In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,—): "film" means a cinematograph film
film: 11 more definitions.
periodical: Section 2, Maharashtra Cinemas (Regulation) Act, 1953 [S2EKCP] (In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,—): "periodical" means any publication, including a newspaper, which is published and printed at regular intervals and contains public news or comments on public news
periodical: 11 more definitions.
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.
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