Section 7E of The Cinematograph Act, 1952
1[7E. Members of the Board and advisory panels to be public servants.-- All members of 2*** the Board and of any advisory panel shall, when acting or purporting to act in pursuance of any of the provisions of this Act, be deemed to be public servants within the meaning of section 21 of the Indian Penal Code (45 of 1860).]
Summary
- Anyone serving on the Board or an advisory panel is legally classified as a "public servant."
- This legal status applies specifically when they are doing their duties under this Act, or even just purporting to do them.
- This status is officially defined by Section 21 of the Indian Penal Code, meaning they are subject to the strict rules and protections that apply to government workers.
Practical examples
FAQ
1. Are members of the film advisory panels considered private citizens or government employees?
When they are acting under the rules of this Act, they are legally deemed to be public servants, not just private citizens.
2. Which law gives them this special "public servant" status?
They are considered public servants within the meaning of section 21 of the Indian Penal Code.
3. Does a Board member keep this status all the time, even on vacation?
No, they are only deemed public servants when acting or purporting to act in pursuance of the provisions of this Act.
Test yourself
Q1.Under Section 7E of The Cinematograph Act, 1952, what legal status is assigned to all members of the Board and advisory panels?
Q2.Under Section 7E of The Cinematograph Act, 1952, which specific external law is referenced to define the meaning of their legal status?
Q3.Under Section 7E of The Cinematograph Act, 1952, under what specific condition are the members considered to hold this legal status?
Q4.Under Section 7E of The Cinematograph Act, 1952, does this legal status apply only to the main Board members, or to others as well?