Appeals in film certification: tribunal review and central revisional powers reshape classification and enforcement outcomes. Appeals against specified Board orders on film certification lie to an Appellate Tribunal within a prescribed period and fees, with limited extension and requirement of a written petition stating reasons. The Central Government shall constitute an Appellate Tribunal, prescribe qualifications, terms of service, and allow the Tribunal to regulate procedure and make binding orders. The Central Government retains revisional powers to call records, reclassify or deem films uncertified, or suspend exhibition subject to hearing; police may search and seize films exhibited contrary to certification or orders, and rulemaking authority governs fees, allowances, and staff duties.
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Appeals in film certification: tribunal review and central revisional powers reshape classification and enforcement outcomes.
Appeals against specified Board orders on film certification lie to an Appellate Tribunal within a prescribed period and fees, with limited extension and requirement of a written petition stating reasons. The Central Government shall constitute an Appellate Tribunal, prescribe qualifications, terms of service, and allow the Tribunal to regulate procedure and make binding orders. The Central Government retains revisional powers to call records, reclassify or deem films uncertified, or suspend exhibition subject to hearing; police may search and seize films exhibited contrary to certification or orders, and rulemaking authority governs fees, allowances, and staff duties.
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