Section 12 in The M.P. Cinemas (Regulation) Rules, 1972
12. Exits.-
(1)Two separate exits not opening on the same thoroughfare of public passages shall be provided from the state and from the auditorium door 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 5 feet width between the leaves of the door when open.(2)A common lace 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 4 feet 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.
