Section 12 in Maharashtra Cinemas (Regulation) Rules, 1966
12. Exits.
(1)Two separate exits not opening on the same thorough fare of public passage shall be provided from the stage and from the auditorium floor and from every tier which accommodates not more than 500 individuals; and where the auditorium floor or any tier accommodates more than 500 individuals, exits shall be provided at the rate of one for every 250 individuals and one for any less number in excess. Each of such exits shall be of not less than 1.5 m. width between the leaves of the door when open.(2)A common place of egress may serve as the exit for the floor of the auditorium and the first tier, provided its capacity be equal to the aggregate capacity prescribed by sub-rule (1) for the necessary outlets from such floor and tier.(3)For any auditorium floor or any tier which does not accommodate more than 300 individuals, two 1.2 m. exits may be sufficient.(4)If any auditorium floor or any tier shall be divided into two or more parts, exits as prescribed in sub-rule (1) shall be provided for each such part.(5)The licensee of the cinema shall not prevent the public to leave by any exit door.
