Cinematograph Act, 1952 · Chapter III: Regulation of Exhibitions by Means of Cinematographs
Section 15: Power to revoke or suspend licence
(1) Where the holder of a licence has been convicted of an offence under clauses (a) to (c) of sub-section (1) of section 7, the licence may be revoked by the licensing authority.
(2) Where the holder of a licence has been imposed penalty for contravention under clauses (d) to (f) of sub-section (1) of section 7 or section 14, the licence may be suspended by the licensing authority for a period not exceeding thirty days:
Provided that in cases of more than three contraventions over a period of three years, the licensing authority, may, for the reasons to be recorded in writing, by order, revoke the licence:
Provided further that no order under this section shall be made without giving the holder of the licence a reasonable opportunity of being heard.]
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