1[7B. Delegation of powers by Board.--2[(1)] The Central Government may, by general or special order, direct that any power, authority or jurisdiction exercisable by the Board under this Act shall, 3[in relation to the certification of the films under this Part] and subject to such condition, if any, as may be specified in the order, be exercisable also by the Chairman or any other member of the Board, and anything done or action taken by the Chairman or other member specified in the order shall be deemed to be a thing done or action taken by the Board.
4[(2) The Central Government may, by order and subject to such conditions and restrictions as may be prescribed, authorise the regional officers to issue provisional certificates.]]
4[(2) The Central Government may, by order and subject to such conditions and restrictions as may be prescribed, authorise the regional officers to issue provisional certificates.]]
Source footnotes
1. Ins. by Act 3 of 1959, s. 5.2 Section 7B re-numbered as sub-section (1) thereof by Act 49 of 1981, s. 13 (w.e.f. 1-6-1983).
3 Subs. by s. 13, ibid., for "in relation to such matters" (w.e.f. 1-6-1983).
4 Ins. by s. 13, ibid. (w.e.f. 1-6-1983).
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Section 1 · Short title, extent and commencement.Section 2 · Definitions.Section 2A · Construction of references to any law not in force or any functionary not in existence in the State of Jammu and Kashmir.Section 3 · Board of film Certification.Section 4 · Examination of films.Section 5 · Advisory panels.Section 5A · Certification of films.Section 5B · Principles of guidance in certifying films.India Code, Government of India. Text fetched 19 Oct 2026. Source metadata reports last modification: 2026-01-14. Check the linked official text and subsequent notifications when applying a provision.