Cantonments Act, I924
124.Regulation of cinematographer and dramatic performances:-
(1) Notwithstanding anything contained in the
Cinematograph Act, 1918, no exhibition of pictures or other optical effects by
means of a cinematograph or other like apparatus for the purpose of which
inflammable films are used, and no public dramatic performance or pantomime,
shall be given in any cantonment, elsewhere than in premises for which a license
has been granted by the {Subs.by Act 24 of 1936, s.69, for "Cantonment
Authority".} [Board] under this section.
(2) If the owner of a cinematograph or other apparatus uses the apparatus or
allows it to be used, or if any person takes any part in any public dramatic
performance or pantomime, in contravention of the provisions of this section,
or if the occupier of any premises allows them to be used in contravention of
the provisions of this section or of any condition of any license granted under
this section, he shall be punishable with fine which may extend to two hundred
rupees, and, in the case of a continuing offence, with an additional fine which
may extend to fifty rupees for each day after the first during which the
offence continues.
(3) Nothing in this section shall be deemed to prohibit the giving of any
exhibition or any dramatic performance or pantomime in any theater or institute
which is the property of the Government where the exhibition, performance or
pantomime is held with the permission and under the control of the military
authorities.