Cinematograph Film Rules, 1948

[Notification No. P.108, dated 23-3-1948 ]

Contents
Sections	Particulars
Chapter I	Preliminary
1	Short title and extent
2	Saving
3	Definitions
4	Handling of film
5	Power to exempt
Chapter II	Transport Of Film
6	Prevention of accidents
7	Prohibition of fires and smoking
8	Receptacles for film
9	Transport of film contained in prescribed containers
10	Transport of film in vehicles
11	Transport of film in vehicles carrying passengers
12	Prohibition to transport film in vehicles fitted with producer-gas generators
13	Transport by railway
14	Transport by mixed or passenger train
15	Transport by water
16	Restriction on delivery and dispatch of film
17	Exemption
Chapter III	Storage Of Film
18	License for storage
19	Precautions against fire
20	Exclusion of unauthorized persons
21	Supervision of operations within storage place and /or examination room
22	Spacing of workers
23	Tables and racks
24	Restriction on storage of loose film
25	Exits and aisle space
26	Film cement
27	Night working
28	Electrical installation
29	Children
30	Posting up of rules and conditions
31	Exemption
Chapter IV	Licences
32	Application for license
33	Grant of license
34	Particulars of license
35	Power of licensing authority to alter conditions
36	Amendment of license
37	Renewal of license
38	Refusal of license
39	Cancellation of license
40	Appeals
41	Supply of rules
42	Transfer of license
43	Procedure on death or disability of licensee
44	Loss of license
45	Payment of fees
46	Power to exempt from payment of fees
47	Production of license on demand
48	Procedure on reports of infringements
49	Executive control over authorities
Schedule
Schedule I	Specification For A Partition
Form B	Applications For The Grant/ Renewal Of A Licence To Store Films
Form C	License To Store Film In Quantity Not Exceeding 200 Pounds
Form D	Licence To Store Film In Quantity Exceeding 200 Pounds But Not Exceeding 1,000 Pounds
Form E	Licence To Store Film In Quantity Exceeding 1,000 Pounds But Not Exceeding 6,000 Pounds

In exercise of the powers conferred by section 4 and sub-section (1) of section 29 of the Petroleum Act, 1934 (30 of 1934), as applied to the storage and transport of cinematograph films having a nitro-cellulose base by the notification of the Government of India in the late Department of Labor, No. Ex. 108, dated the 14-1-1946, the Central Government is pleased to make the following rules, the same having been previously published as required by sub-section (2) of section 29 of the said Act, namely :-