CERTIFICATION OF FILMS FOR PUBLIC EXHIBITIONCentral

Section 3 of The Cinematograph Act, 1952

1[3. Board of film Certification.--(1) For the purpose of sanctioning films for public exhibition, the Central Government may, by notification in the Official Gazette, constitute a Board to be called the 2[Board of Film Certification] which shall consist of a Chairman and 3[not less than twelve and not more than twenty-five] other members appointed by the Central Government.

(2)The Chairman of the Board shall receive such salary and allowances as may be determined by the Central Government, and the other members shall receive such allowances or fees for attending the meetings of the Board as may be prescribed.
(3)The other terms and conditions of service of the members of the Board shall be such as may be prescribed.] 4[(4) Whoever aggrieved by any penalty imposed under clauses (d) to (f) of sub-section (1) or section 14, may prefer an appeal to such appellate authority within such period and in such form and manner as may be prescribed.]

Summary

The Central Government creates a Board of Film Certification to approve films for public viewing.
This Board is made up of one Chairman and between twelve and twenty-five other members.
All members, including the Chairman, are appointed by the Central Government.
The Central Government decides the salary and allowances for the Chairman.
The other members receive allowances or fees for attending Board meetings, based on specific rules.

Practical examples

1The Central Government appoints Ms. Sharma as the Chairman of the Board of Film Certification and sets her monthly salary, along with fourteen other members who get paid a fee each time they attend a meeting.

2A new documentary needs approval to be shown in theatres, so the filmmakers must submit it to this exact Board created by the Central Government.

FAQ

1. Why does the Board of Film Certification exist?

It exists for the purpose of sanctioning films for public exhibition.

2. How many members sit on the Board?

It consists of a Chairman and not less than twelve and not more than twenty-five other members.

3. Do the regular members of the Board get a regular fixed salary like the Chairman?

No, the other members receive allowances or fees specifically for attending the meetings of the Board.

Test yourself

Q1.Under Section 3 of The Cinematograph Act, 1952, who has the authority to constitute the Board of Film Certification?

Q2.Under Section 3 of The Cinematograph Act, 1952, what is the required number of other members on the Board, excluding the Chairman?

Q3.Under Section 3 of The Cinematograph Act, 1952, how is the Chairman compensated for their role?

Q4.Under Section 3 of The Cinematograph Act, 1952, how is the Board officially announced to the public when it is constituted?

2APreviousSection 2A Construction of references to any law not in force or any functionary not in existence in the State of Jammu and Kashmir.4NextSection 4 Examination of films.

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