Question : AMENDMENT IN CINEMATOGRAPHY ACT

(a) whether the Government has any proposal to amend the Cinematography Act;

(b) if so, the details of the proposed amendments along with the reasons therefor;

(c) the time by which such amendments are likely to be implemented;

(d) the number of appeals made before the Film Certification Appellate Tribunal against the decision of the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC);

(e) whether the CBFC proposes to employ additional manpower for its effective functioning;and

(f) if so, the details thereof?

MINISTER OF THE STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF INFORMATION AND BROADCASTING (SHRI C.M. JATUA)

(a): Yes, Sir.

(b): The proposed amendments contained in the draft Cabinet Note has been circulated to the concerned Ministries and their response is awaited. The proposal has not yet taken a concrete shape.

(c): After clearance by the Cabinet, the Cinematograph Bill would be introduced in Parliament and thereafter considered and passed by the Parliament, after which it would be implemented.

(d): As per records of the Tribunal, 69 appeals have been received since 01.01.2001.

(e) & (f): Presently, there is no proposal to employ additional manpower in CBFC.