Section 8: Powers to suspend exhibition of films in certain cases.―(1) A Board may, if it has

8. Powers to suspend exhibition of films in certain cases.―(1) A Board may, if it has reason to believe that a film in respect of which a certificate has been granted by it under section 5 has been or is being exhibited in contravention of any of the conditions subject to which it has been certified, by order suspend the exhibition of the film for such period as may be specified in the order. (2) The 1[Zila Nazim], in respect of the whole or any part of his district, may, if he is of the opinion that any film which is being publicly exhibited is likely to cause a breach of the peace, by order suspend the exhibition of the film for such period not exceeding one month as may be specified in the order. (3) While an order under sub-section (1) or sub-section (2) is in force in respect of a film, such film shall be deemed to be an uncertified film in respect of the area specified in the order. (4) For the purpose of inspecting the exhibition of films and the proper enforcement of the provisions of this Ordinance relating to such exhibition, the Board may, by order in writing, authorise such persons as it may deem fit for such area as may be specified in the order. 1Subs. by Ordinance No. CVIII of 2002, s. 2. (5) Where a film in respect of which no certificate has been granted under this Ordinance is exhibited, or a film certified as suitable for restricted public exhibition is exhibited otherwise than as certified, or a film is exhibited in contravention of any of the other provisions of this Ordinance, any police officer not below the rank of Inspector may, upon a report in writing made by the Board or by a person authorised by it in this behalf, or under the orders of the 1[Zila Nazim], enter any place licensed for the exhibition of films in which there is reason to believe that the film has been or is being exhibited, search it and seize the film and projection equipment. (6) A copy of an order under sub-section (1) or sub-section (2), together with a statement of the reasons thereof shall forthwith be forwarded to the Federal Government and the Federal Government may either discharge the order or, by notification in the official Gazette, direct that the film shall be deemed to be an uncertified film in respect of such area as may be specified in the notification.

Effective date: 1979-01-01

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