In this Act, unless there is anything repugnant in the subject or context,-
(a) "cinematograph" includes any apparatus for the representation of moving pictures or series of pictures ;
(b) "licensing authority" means the authority empowered to grant licences under section 4 ;
(c) "place" includes a house, building, tent and any description of transport, whether by sea, land or air ;
(d) "prescribed" means prescribed by rules made under this Act.
(a) "cinematograph" includes any apparatus for the representation of moving pictures or series of pictures ;
(b) "licensing authority" means the authority empowered to grant licences under section 4 ;
(c) "place" includes a house, building, tent and any description of transport, whether by sea, land or air ;
(d) "prescribed" means prescribed by rules made under this Act.
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