1[3. Board of film Certification.--(1) For the purpose of sanctioning films for public exhibition, the
Central Government may, by notification in the Official Gazette, constitute a Board to be called the
2[Board of Film Certification] which shall consist of a Chairman and 3[not less than twelve and not more
than twenty-five] other members appointed by the Central Government.
(2) The Chairman of the Board shall receive such salary and allowances as may be determined by the Central Government, and the other members shall receive such allowances or fees for attending the meetings of the Board as may be prescribed.
(3) The other terms and conditions of service of the members of the Board shall be such as may be prescribed.]
4[(4) Whoever aggrieved by any penalty imposed under clauses (d) to (f) of sub-section (1) or section 14, may prefer an appeal to such appellate authority within such period and in such form and manner as may be prescribed.]
(2) The Chairman of the Board shall receive such salary and allowances as may be determined by the Central Government, and the other members shall receive such allowances or fees for attending the meetings of the Board as may be prescribed.
(3) The other terms and conditions of service of the members of the Board shall be such as may be prescribed.]
4[(4) Whoever aggrieved by any penalty imposed under clauses (d) to (f) of sub-section (1) or section 14, may prefer an appeal to such appellate authority within such period and in such form and manner as may be prescribed.]
1. Subs. by Act 3 of 1959, s. 4, for sections 3 to 6.
2. Subs. by Act 49 of 1981, s. 3, for "Board of Film Censors" (w.e.f. 1-6-1983).
3. Subs. by s. 3, ibid., for "not more than nine" (w.e.f. 1-6-1983).
4. Ins. by Act 18 of 2023, s. 2 and the Schedule (w.e.f. 1-9-2023).
5. Subs. by Act 12 of 2023, s. 5, for section 4 (w.e.f. 11-8-2023).