68 DAYS REQUIRED TO CERTIFY A MOVIE: CBFC
Home > Malayalam Movies > Malayalam Cinema NewsBy Akash | Nov 05, 2017
According to reports, the censor board’s website has made it clear that the board would require 68 days in total to certify a film and that filmmakers must prepare for this in advance.
Reports suggest that a proper chalked out procedure that can have no alternation is into force and the status of the film can be known if the makers log into their account using their ID and password.
As per Rule 41 of the Cinematograph Act, 1952, listed below is the time limit for each of the processes:
Scrutiny of Applications - 7 Days
Formation of Examining Committee - 15 days
Forwarding the EC Report to Chairman - 10 days
Communication of the order to applicant - 3 days
Surrender of cuts by the Producer - 14 days
Examination of cuts - 14 days
Issue of Certificate - 5 days
Total Time Limit - 68 days
HUGE: A MAJOR CHANGE IN THE CBFC!
Home > Malayalam Movies > Malayalam Cinema NewsBy Akash | Aug 11, 2017
Pahlaj Nihalani was the former Central Board of Film Certification chief. Pahlaj was known for timely issues related to film certification and was known to be part of problems related to the decisions made in the CBFC body.
The latest is that, Prasoon Joshi who is a well known lyricist has replaced Pahlaj Nihalani as the chief of the CBFC. Numerous celebrities have tweeted regarding this change and it seems to be a welcome step. Stay tuned to this space for more updates.