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Section 34: Approval of Permanent Cinema or multiplex building constructed

The Karnataka Cinemas (Regulation) Rules, 2014.State Rules of Karnataka · 1964

(1) The licensee shall notify,-

(i) The Executive Engineer, public works, Ports and inland transport department fifteen days earlier to the commencement of construction of cinema or multiplex and ancillary buildings to enable him to issue the certificate of soundness under sub-rule (3); and

(ii) The Electrical Inspector fifteen days earlier to the commencement of wiring for electrical installation, to enable him to issue the electrical certificate under sub rule (4). Such notice shall be accompanied by a treasury challan for having paid the fees specified under sub-rule

(8).

(2) On completion of the building and electrical installation according to the approved plan, the applicant shall on an application shall obtain.

(i) a certificate from the executive engineer, Public works Department in respect of matters covered in rules 43 to 56;

(ii) a certificate in form ' E-1' from the Electrical Inspector in respect of matters covered by rules 3, 57 to 73, 77(5) and 82;

(iii) a certificate in form ‘E-2’ from the Fire Officer, Fire and Emergency Services of the district in respect of matters covered under Chapter -IX

(iv) a certificate in form ‘E-3’ from the District Health and Family Welfare Officer in respect of matters covering the provisions relating to health and cleanliness of the premises.

(v) In case of Multiplex Complex, the licensee shall obtain a separate No objection certificate from the Department of Fire and Emergency Services for the whole building including the theatre portion.

(3) If the executive engineer public works, Ports and inland transport Department is satisfied about the structural soundness of the cinema or multiplex building, he shall issue a certificate within fifteen days after receipt of the application under sub-rule (2)(a) to that effect and such certificate shall be valid for period of five years. In the case of any cinema theatre or multiplex which does not fulfill the requirements the executive engineer, public works, Ports and inland transport department shall, reject the application for issuing of certificate for five years or may reduce the period of the certificate, for reasons to be recorded in writing and after giving the applicant an opportunity of being heard, and the reasons shall be communicated to the Licensing Authority.

(4) Within fifteen days after the receipt of the application under sub-rule(2), the electrical Inspector shall, if he is satisfied about the suitability of the electrical installations and equipments, issue a certificate in Form ‘E-1’ and shall be valid for a period of five years from the date of issue. In the case of any cinema theatre or multiplex which does not fulfill the requirements the electrical inspector shall, reject the application for issuing of certificate for five years or may reduce the period of the certificate, for reasons to be recorded in writing and after giving the applicant an opportunity of being heard, and the reasons shall be communicated to the Licensing Authority.

(5) If the Fire Officer is satisfied that the Fire Fighting appliances and other equipments specified in Chapter IX are provided to the cinema or multiplex building, he shall issue a certificate in form ‘E-2’ within fifteen days after the receipt of the application, which shall be valid for a period five years in the case of any cinema theatre or multiplex which does not fulfill the requirements the fire officer shall reject the application for issuing of certificate for five years or may reduce the period of the certificate, for reasons to be recorded in writing and after giving the applicant an opportunity of being heard, and the reasons shall be communicated to the Licensing Authority. Efficiency/Fitness/Working condition of the fire fighting appliances in every cinema theatre or multiplex shall be checked annually by the Fire Officer of the district.

(6) If the District Health and Family Welfare Officer is satisfied about the provisions made for maintenance of sanitary facilities, public health, hygiene and cleanliness of the premises; he shall issue a certificate in form ‘E-3’ within fifteen days after receipt of the application, which shall be valid for a period of five years in the case of any cinema theatre or multiplex which does not fulfill the requirements the district health and family welfare officer shall reject the application for issuing of certificate for five years or may reduce the period of the certificate, for reasons to be recorded in writing and after giving the applicant an opportunity of being heard, and the reasons shall be communicated to the Licensing Authority.

(7) For the purpose of issuing a certificate under sub-rules (3), (4), (5) and (6), the executive engineer public works department, electrical inspector the Fire Officer, the District Health and Family Welfare Officer shall visit and inspect the cinema or multiplex building and premises and their inspection reports shall be part of the report submitted to the Licensing Authority.

(8) Fees for inspection and issue of the certificates regarding the cinema theatres and multiplexes shall be as specified by the Government from time to time and credited to the head of account so specified.

(9) A copy of the certificate issued by the above officers may be obtained on payment of fees specified by the Government

Where this provision sits

ActThe Karnataka Cinemas (Regulation) Rules, 2014.
Section34
Marginal noteApproval of Permanent Cinema or multiplex building constructed
JurisdictionState of Karnataka
StatusIn force as published by the source

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