Cine Film Policy
1. The policy for import of cinematograph films and other films (including form on video tape, compact video disc, laser or digital video disc) is subject to the following conditiions:
(i) Import of cinematograph feature films and other films (including film on video tape, compact video disc, laser video disc or digital video disc) shall be allowed without a licence.
(ii) The importer of the film shall comply with the provisions of all applicable Indian laws governing the distribution and exhibition of films, including the requirement of obtaining a certificate of public exhibition prescribed under the Cinematograph Act, 1952.
(iii) Import of any unauthorized/pirated films shall be prohibited.
(iv) Import of foreign reprints of Indian films shall not be permitted without the prior permission in writing from the Ministry of Information & Broadcasting, Government of India.
(v) The Ministry of Information & Broadcasting, Government of India, on being satisfied that it is necessary or expedient in public interest to do so, may waive or relax the above requirements.
[As notified by Public notice no. 64/1997-2002 dated 29.01.2002]
This issues in the public interest.
[As notified by Public Notice No. 64/1997-2002 dated 29.01.2002]