Section 18: Repeal

The Cinematograph Act, 1918 (2 of 1918) is hereby repealed:

Provided that in relation to Part A States and Part B States the repeal shall have effect only in so far as the said Act relates to the sanctioning of cinematograph films for exhibition.

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