Section 84 in The Tamil Nadu Cinemas (Regulation) Rules, 1957
84.
The following provisions shall be observed in providing seating accommodation:-(1)Chairs shall be battened together in complete lengths.(2)In all cases, there shall be an intervening space of at least [35 centimetres] [Substituted by C O. Ms. No. 2612, Home, dated the 4th October 1973.] between the back of one seat and the front of the seat immediately behind measured between perpendiculars.(3)Where a curtain is used to cover a doorway, it shall be so hung as to be easily pulled aside and the bottom edge of the curtain shall not be less than [7.5 centimetres] [Substituted by G O. Ms. No. 2612, Home, dated the 4th October 1973.] above the level of the floor.(4)The area reserved for floor seats shall have a flooring of damp proof material.(5)[ Benches or chairs shall be provided for the lowest class in all permanent and semi-permanent cinemas:] [Substituted by G O. Ms. No. 2612, Home, dated the 4th October 1973.]Provided that nothing contained in this sub-rule shall apply to a theatre, in which providing of benches or chairs in the lowest class will involve structural alterations to the theatre, until such time as they are re-constructed or remodelled.
