Government constitutes Committee for Holistic interpretation of the provisions of the Cinematograph Act/ Rules

The government constituted a committee for holistic interpretation of the provisions of the Cinematograph Act and Rules.

Headed by: Filmmaker ShyamBenegal

Other Members of the Committee:ShriRakeyshOmprakashMehra, ShriPiyushPandey, Ms. BhawanaSomaaya , Ms. Nina Lath Gupta and Joint Secretary (Films) as Member Convenor.

Highlights: To suggest the paradigm for ensuring a cultural milieu and enable those tasked with the work of certification of films to discharge their responsibilities keeping in view this framework.

Deliberations:

• To take note of the best practices in various parts of the world, especially where the film industry is given sufficient and adequate space for creative and aesthetic expression.
• Recommend broad guidelines / procedures under the provisions of the Cinematograph Act / Rules for the benefit of the chairperson and other members of the Screening Committee.
• The staffing pattern of CBFC would also be looked into a framework which would provide efficient / transparent user friendly services.