Section 5 of The Cinematograph Act, 1952
- (1)For the purpose of enabling the Board to efficiently discharge its functions under this Act, the Central Government may establish at such regional centers as it thinks fit, advisory panels each of which shall consist of such number of persons, being persons qualified in the opinion of the Central Government to judge the effect of films on the public, as the Central Government may think fit to appoint thereto.
- (2)At each regional center there shall be as many regional officers as the Central Government may think fit to appoint, and rules made in this behalf may provide for the association of regional officers in the examination of films.
- (3)The Board may consult in such manner as may be prescribed, any advisory panel in respect of any film for which an application for a certificate has been made.
- (4)It shall be the duty of every such advisory panel whether acting as a body or in committees as may be provided in the rules made in this behalf to examine the film and to make such recommendations to the Board as it thinks fit.
- (5)The members of the advisory panel shall not be entitled to any salary but shall receive such fees or allowances as may be prescribed.
Summary
- The Central Government can establish advisory panels at different regional centers to help the Board do its job efficiently.
- The people appointed to these panels must be qualified to judge the effect of films on the general public.
- Regional officers are also appointed at these regional centers, and rules can allow them to associate in the examination of films.
- The Board can consult an advisory panel when someone applies for a film certificate.
- The advisory panel's duty is to examine the film and give its recommendations to the Board.
- Panel members do not get a salary, but they do receive prescribed fees or allowances.
Practical examples
FAQ
1. Who decides to set up an advisory panel?
The Central Government establishes the advisory panels at such regional centers as it thinks fit.
2. Do the members of the advisory panel get paid a regular salary?
No, they are not entitled to any salary, but they receive fees or allowances as prescribed.
3. What is the main job of the advisory panel?
Their duty is to examine a film and make recommendations to the Board about it.
Test yourself
Q1.Under Section 5 of The Cinematograph Act, 1952, who is responsible for establishing advisory panels at regional centers?
Q2.Under Section 5 of The Cinematograph Act, 1952, what specific qualification must persons have to be appointed to an advisory panel?
Q3.Under Section 5 of The Cinematograph Act, 1952, what compensation are members of the advisory panel entitled to receive?
Q4.Under Section 5 of The Cinematograph Act, 1952, what role do regional officers play according to the rules made under this section?