State of Andhra Pradesh - Act
Andhra Pradesh Exhibition of Films on Television Screen through Video Cassette Recorders (Regulation) Rules, 2006
ANDHRA PRADESH
India
India
Andhra Pradesh Exhibition of Films on Television Screen through Video Cassette Recorders (Regulation) Rules, 2006
Rule ANDHRA-PRADESH-EXHIBITION-OF-FILMS-ON-TELEVISION-SCREEN-THROUGH-VIDEO-CASSETTE-RECORDERS-REGULATION-RULES-2006 of 2006
- Published on 10 October 2006
- Commenced on 10 October 2006
- [This is the version of this document from 10 October 2006.]
- [Note: The original publication document is not available and this content could not be verified.]
1. Short title.
- These rules may be called the Andhra Pradesh Exhibition of Films on Television Screen through Video Cassette Recorders (Regulation) Rules, 2006.2. Definitions.
- In these rules unless the context otherwise requires:-1. (a) "Act" means the Andhra Pradesh Exhibition of Television Screen through Video Cassette Recorders (Regulation) Act, 1993.
(b)"Building" means a building as defined in the A.P. Cinemas (Regulation) Rules, 1970.(c)"DVD" means Digital Versatile/ Video Disc;(d)"Film" includes cinematograph film or video tape through which any series of visual images recorded on material can be shown as a moving picture.(e)"Form" means the form set-out in the schedule to these rules,(f)"Licensing authority" means the Commissioner of Police concerned in the twin cities of Hyderabad (Hyderabad and Secunderabad), Cyberabad, Vijayawada and Visakhapatnam and elsewhere the Collectors of the District,(g)"Local Authority" means,-3. Interpretation of Rules.
- If any doubt arises in respect of interpretation of these rules, otherwise than in connection with the prosecution for an offence, the same shall be referred to the Government whose decision there on shall be final.4. Application of rules made under other Acts.
5. No objection certificate.
6. Grant or refusal of No Objection Certificate.
- 1.(a) On receipt of objections, if any, the licensing authority shall scrutinize the same, with respect to the compliance of the rules and if found to be defective, he may, after giving the applicant an opportunity of being heard, reject the application.(b)If the application is otherwise found proper in all respects and in conformity with all the relevant rules, the licensing authority shall cause a notice in Form A-II, both in English and Telugu to be displayed in the notice board of the licensing authority and the local authority concerned, calling for objections, if any, in writing from the public to be submitted within a period of (15) days, from the date of display of this notice. Any objections filed after this period shall be liable to be rejected summarily.(c)After considering the application with due regard to the provisions of Section 5 of the Act and the objection, if any, of the local authority, the police or the public, the licensing authority, may grant a no-objection certificate in Form 'B', or may refuse to grant it. The orders of the licensing authority in granting or refusing to grant a no objection certificate, shall be communicated to the applicant and to the person or persons, if any, who have filed objections before the licensing authority.7. Approval of plan of building.
8. Approval or Refusal of plan of buildings.
- On receipt of the plan in triplicate, the licensing authority, shall after consulting the Executive Engineer (R&B) and the Chief Electrical Inspector to Government approve or refuse to approve the plan of the building. The licensing authority shall send one copy of the approved plan of the building to the concerned local authority. In case the licensing authority refuses approval, the reasons for the same shall be recorded in writing by him.9. Electrical and structural soundness certificates.
10. Application for permission.
- Every applicant for obtaining permission shall submit an application under Section 6 to the licensing authority, accompanied by the certificates issued by the Executive Engineer (R&B) and Chief Electrical Inspector and the evidence of having insured the premises.The licensing authority, after satisfying himself, may issue to the applicant a permission under Section 6 in the Form 'E' or refuse to issue such a permission. The licensing authority may also impose any special condition to be fulfilled in the permission. A copy of the plans and drawings referred to in Rule 7 shall be attached to the permission.Chapter - 4 Issue of License11. Application for license.
12. License for keeping Video Library.
13. Renewal of License.
- {1) Every application for renewal of license for exhibition of film on television screen through video cassette recorder and/or for keeping video library, shall be made thirty days before expiry of the license sought to be renewed and it shall be made in 'Form O', accompanied by the treasury receipt for payment of fees as may be prescribed by the Government from time to time and evidence of having insured the place of exhibition film on T.V. screen through VCR or the video library:Provided that if the application is not made before thirty days provided in sub-rule (2), a late fee as may be prescribed shall be paid and the Challan enclosed to the application for renewal.14. Transfer/Assignment of License.
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1. Such construction activity shall be in accordance with the Statutory Development Plan Zoning Regulations and where Zoning Regulations are not in force, in commercial areas/ commercial complexes of height below 15 m.
2. Minimum abutting road width: required 12.2 sq.m
3. Minimum Setbacks to be provided for the building accommodating such activity:
4. Parking requirement: 40% of total built up area in case of Municipal Corporations areas and 30% of total built up area in case of other areas.
5. Requirements as to drainage and sanitary conveniences:
| Sl. No. | Plot size(in Sq. Mts) | Maximum Height of Building Permissible (in Mts.) | Building line or Minimum Front Sotback (in (Mts) | Minimum Setbacks onall other Sides(in Mts) | |||
| Abutting Road width (in mts) | |||||||
| 12.2 and upto 18 | Above 18 and upto 24 | Above 24 and upto 30 | Above 30 | ||||
| (1) | (2) | (3b) | (3c) | (3d) | (3e) | (4) | |
| 1.2.3.4.5. | 500 & up to 750Above 750 & upto 1000Above 1000 & upto 1500Above 1500 & upto 2500Above 2500 | 12Below 15Below 15Below 18Below 18 | 4.04.04.04.04.0 | 5.05.05.05.05.0 | 6.06.06.06.06.0 | 7.57.57.57.57.5 | 1.04.05.06.07.0 |
6. Fire and life safety requirements. - (1) The floor, roof, ceiling, private boxes, balconies, galleries, tiers, partitions and every room, lobby, corridor and passage intended for the use of the public shall be constructed of fire resisting materials. The specifications prescribed under Group D- Assembly Buildings, as per clause 3, part 4 of National Building Code of India as amended from time to time shall be complied.
7. Doors. - All outside doors for the use of the public shall be made to open outwards and internal doors shall be so fitted as not to obstruct, when open, any gangway, passage, stairway or landing, such doors when open should engage on an automatic spring.
8. Ventilation. - The licensee shall provide sufficient and approved artificial means of ventilation whenever required by the licensing authority. Artificial means of ventilation shall include provision of exhaust fans.
9. Electrical installation not to be altered without approval. - No addition to or alteration of any point of the electrical installation within the premises shall be made without the prior sanction of the licensing authority.
10. Compliance with instructions. - The Chief Electrical Inspector or any officer deputed by him inspecting an installation shall, if he discovers any defect therein, issue written orders to the owner or person in charge for the rectification of the defects through a licensed electrical contractor and prescribe reasonable time within such orders should be carried out.
Appendix II1. The licensee shall cause. - (1) All windows and other means of ventilation in the building to be maintained in good order.
2. Restriction on admission of persons. - (1) The licensing authority shall fix the actual number of persons to be admitted to each class of accommodation provided in the place of exhibition. The number shall be arrived at by calculating at the rate of 20 persons per 10 square meters of floor area, in respect of that portion of the premises which provided with chairs having backs and arms.
In calculating the floor area under subrule (1) the area of the entrances, the passages, gangways and the stair cases shall be excluded ana no part of the premises from which a person can watch the exhibition of films shall be excluded.Rate of admission to be fixed. - (1) The licensing authority shall fix the actual rates of admission to accommodation provided in the place of exhibition after taking into account the proposals of the licensee, the amenities provided in the place of exhibition, the prevailing rates of admission in similar places of exhibition in similar localities within his jurisdiction and any other relevant factor.1. (a) Every application to the Licensing Authority for the grant or renewal of a licence for public exhibition of films on video under the Act shall be in writing and in Form-G in quadruplicate and shall be accompanied by the treasury receipt for the payment of fees as may be prescribed.
1. (b) application for renewal of licence shall be made three months before the expiry of the licence sought to be renewed.
2. Within fifteen (15) days of receipt of such application, the Licensing Authority shall:
3. The Licensing Authority while granting or renewing the licence in Form-K shall fix the maximum number of persons to be admitted at a time and also fix the maximum rates of admission allowed which are liable for taxation under the Andhra Pradesh Entertainment Tax Act, 1939 and the rules made thereunder.
4. Licence may be granted/renewed for a period not exceeding one year.
5. Certificates to be obtained by the Licensing authority:
6. The distance between the Video screen and the first row seats shall be not less than 10 (ten) feet and no person shall be admitted within such space.
7. The distance between the existing permanent or semi-permanent or temporary cinemas and the Video public exhibitions shall be not less than 800 metres.
8. The distance between one Video center and another video center shall be not less than 100 metres.
9. The public exhibition of films on Video shall be allowed only in commercial areas and in no case such exhibitions shall be allowed in residential areas.
10. The Licensing Authority may in consultation with the Health Officer either require extractors, exhaust fans, ceiling fans or other means of artificial ventilation to be provided.
11. There shall be openings of 1.5 square metres for every ten persons for ventilation purposes to ensure a balanced air supply.
12. One WC and one Urinal for every 50 persons and less for exclusive use of each sex shall be provided.
13. There shall be atleast two door ways fitted with doors to open outwards.
14. Drinking Water shall be provided in such manner and in such quantity as may be specified by the Licensing Authority.
15. The number of persons to be admitted into any part of the auditorium shall be determined by calculating at the rate of 20 persons per 9 square metres of floor area after excluding the area for entrances, passage, gangways, stage and all places to which the public are not admitted.
16. The chairs shall be battened together in complete lengths.
17. There shall be an intervening space of atleast 0.35 metres between the back of one seat and front of the seat immediately behind measured between perpendiculars. In the case of establishments for serving coffee, tea, cool drinks and other beverages required tables should also be provided.
18. There shall be a passage of0.90metres in width for every ten rows of seating accommodation.
19. The gangways shall be not less than 0.90 metres in width and shall be so arranged that no seats shall be more than 10 seats from a gangway.
20. All the cables, wires used shall be of BIS grade and the wiring shall pass through conduit pipes only.
21. There shall be a separate circuit controlled by a suitable linked switch for the supply of electricity taken to the Video Hall.
22. Three pin plugs with the third pin effectively connected to earth shall be used.
23. Separate circuits shall be provided for lights, fans and other equipment respectively.
24. An automatic voltage regulator/ stabilizer which can provide an output voltage of 2.30 + 6% shall be installed before the video equipment.
25. Video films shall not be exhibited in a totally dark room or hall. A dim light about 25 Watts to 40 Watts bulb shall be kept burning throughout the exhibition of films. The bulb shall be placed at right angles to the line of vision of the public.
26. One portable fire extinguisher of Co. 2 orC.T.C, or D.P.C. type of 1 kg Capacity and one bucket (9 litres.) filled with sand shall be provided,
27. All the provisions in this Appendix shall be applicable to video Cassette Recorders and Video Cassette Projectors or any other equipment used for public exhibition of films on Video in any place including hotels, restaurants, bars, clubs, transport vehicles etc.;
Provided in the case of public exhibition of films on video in transport vehicles paras 3 and 5 to 27 shall not apply.Form-A - 1Application for No Objection Certificate(See Rule 5(1))1. Full name of Applicant:
2. Complete address of Applicant:
Village:Taluk :District:3. Status and previous experience of Applicant (specially with reference to exhibition of film on T.V. Screen through VCR).
4. Is the application for grant of permission for construction/reconstruction and alterations)
5. Site where the building is proposed to be constructed/re-constructed or altered for exhibition of films on T.V. screen through VCR.
Survey number/number of plot:Village :Taluka :District :6. Site plan drawn to be scale of not less than 1 cm to 15 metres covering on area upto 200 metres from the boundaries of the proposed site showing:
7. Area in square meters of the:
8. Suitability of the site for exhibition of film on T.V. screen through VCR.
9. Whether the exhibition of film on TV Screen through VCR is likely to serve the needs of any particular locality?
10. Are you in arrears in payment of taxes and other dues payable by you to the State Government.
11. If the matter is under Appeal, please State so.
Have you ever been convicted of an offence under Section 14 of the Andhra Pradesh Entertainment Tax Act, 1939. If so give details.12. What is the approximate population of the locality. (Say for around 8 kilometers) from the site.
13. Possession by applicant of other places, if any, and licensed under the Act and if so,
14. Whether necessary fee has been paid and the treasury receipt has been furnished along with this application. Please give the challan number, dated of payment and name of the treasury.
15. Whether the site is owned by applicant or taken on lease.
Attach document of ownership/lease deed as the case may be.Date:Signature of ApplicantCertified that all the particulars given above in column 1 to 14 are true and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief.Signature of Applicant.Form-A - IINotice calling for objection(See Rule 6(l)(b))Whereas Sri..............son of............aged residing at (address)...........has applied to me on............for the grant of a No Objection Certificate to exhibit film on Television Screen through, Video Cassette Recorder/at a site measuring about..........(areas) and bearing Survey number.............of village............. of Mandal.................of........district, belonging to him and in his possession/belonging to and taken by him on lease for a period of..............years from years to.Notice is hereby given that any person having any objection to the grant of a No Objection Certificate as aforesaid on the grounds of non-compliance by the applicant with any of the provisions of the Andhra Pradesh Exhibition on Television Screen through Video Cassette Recorder (Regulation) Act, 1993 should file his objection in writing with the licensing authority within 15 days of the Publication of this notice.Any objection filed after this period shall be liable to be summarily rejected.Place:Date:Designation| Certificate No. | Date: |
2. The certificate is valid for period of...........from..........To...........but is liable to revocation within this period.
Signature of OfficerReverse:Details of video equipment, electrical and fire extinguishing appliances.Form - EPermission under Section 6 of the Andhra Pradesh Exhibition of Films on Television Screen through Video Cassette Recorder (Regulation) Act, 1993.(See Rule 10)Permission under Section 6 of the Andhra Pradesh Exhibition of Films on Television Screen through, Video Cassette Recorder (Regulation) Act. 1993 read with Rule 5(1) of the Andhra Pradesh Exhibition of Films on Television Screen through Video Cassette Recorder (Regulation) Rules 2006 is hereby granted in favour of Sri.........To use the place as specified below for the exhibition of film on Television screen through Video Cassette Recorder and to use site for constructing a building thereon for the exhibition offilm onTelevision screen through video Cassette Recorder, to construct or reconstruct any building for such exhibition of film, to install any machinery in the place where such exhibition of films are proposed to be given:Subject to the terms and conditions specified below:..........................Licensing Authority(Strike out what is not necessary)Here enter the name of the personHere specify the place.Here enter the terms and conditionsForm - FApplication for License for Exhibition of Video Film(See Rule 11 (a))1. Full name of the Applicant :
2. Complete Address of the Applicant:
Village:Mandal:District:3. Status
4. Details of the premises for which license is applied for:
giving survey no village, mandal and district, wherever applicable)5. Details of the permission granted by the licensing authority under Section 6 in respect of the premises.
6. Have you been regularly paying taxes and other dues payable to the State Government.
7. Are there any arrears due
8. If the matter is under appeal, give details
Place:Date:Signature of ApplicantCertified that all the above particulars are true and correct to the best of My knowledge and belief.Signature of ApplicantFrom - GLicense for exhibition of films on Television Screen through Video Cassette Recorder or V.C.Ds or D.V.Ds(See Rule 6(2))Name and Address of licensee:If the licensee is not the owner of the place or building.The name and address of the owner thereof:Situation of the place or building:Area of the place or building in square metres:Whether the place or building is to be used duringThe day or during the night or both.Date of last inspection by the District Electrical Engineer or Officer authorized by him:Special conditions, if any, on which the license Is granted:Period for which the license is to be in force:Fees paid:| In the First Class | Persons |
| In the | Persons |
| In the | Persons |
| In the | Persons |
| Total | Persons |
| Number and dateof Proceeding of the Licensing Authority | Offence committed | Nature of punishment |
| (1) | (2) | (3) |
1. This license does not exempt the licensee or his servants or agent from taking out any other license required by or otherwise complying with any other law or rule, by law made thereunder.
2. (a) The licensee shall not exhibit or permit to be exhibited any film other than a film which has been certified as suitable for public exhibition by the authority constituted under Section 4 of the Cinematograph Act. 1952, and which when exhibited display the prescribed mark of that authority, and has not been altered or tampered with in any way since such mark was affixed thereto.
| Morning Show | Matinee Show | First Show | Second Show | Special Show |
| (1) | (2) | (3) | (4) | (5) |
| Show begins at:Duration in minutes:Advertisement shorts:Documentary newsreel:Main feature:Interval:Trailers:Total duration:Show ends at approximately: |
2A. (i) External loud speakers in any exhibition of film as a source of attraction shall be prohibited.
3. The licensee shall not exhibit advertisement slides relating to sexual diseases and medicines to correct sexual disorders or purporting to assist the childless in begetting children.
4. The licensee shall not permit obscene or objectionable posters or pictorial publicity material to be displayed in the licensed premises.
5. The grant of this license is subject to any orders that may be passed by the State Government under Section 1 of the Act.
6. The actual rates of payment for admission to the different classes in the licensed premises shall be as indicated below and these rates shall not be altered during currency of this license without an order in writing by the licensing authority permitting such increase.
| Class of Accommodation | Actual rates of Admission |
| I Class |