Section 14A in Rules Issued Under Sections 36 and 39 of the Chennai City Police Act, 1888
14A.
The licensee shall not permit or suffer smoking within the auditorium during matinee show or performance of any cinematograph exhibition or drama. The licensee shall put up boards at prominent places within the building deprecating smoking within the auditorium.Explanation. - For the purpose of this rule, "auditorium" means such, portion of the building in which accommodation is provided for the public to view such exhibition performance.
