Section 8: Power to call for information

The Goa Dramatic Performances Act, 1969State Act of Goa · Act 3 of 1970

(1) For the purpose of ascertaining the character of any intended play, pantomime or other drama, the Government, or such officer as it may empower in this behalf, may, by order require the organizers or other principal persons responsible for the conduct of, or other persons about to take part in, such play, pantomime or other drama or the author, proprietor or printer of the play, pantomime or other drama about to be performed, or the owner or the occupier of the place in which it is intended to be performed, to furnish such information as the Government or such officer may think necessary.

(2) Every person so required shall be bound to furnish the information to the best of his ability within the time specified in such order and in case of contravention shall be deemed to have committed an offence under section 176 of the Indian Penal Code.

Central Act 45 of 1860 ---5---

Where this provision sits

Act	The Goa Dramatic Performances Act, 1969
Section	8
Marginal note	Power to call for information
Jurisdiction	State of Goa
Status	In force as published by the source

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