Question: Government constituted Committee for Holistic interpretation of the provisions of the Cinematograph Act/ Rules is head by-
(a) Shyam Benegal
(b) Om Prakash Mehra
(c) Anupam Kher
(d) Pahlaj Nihalani
Ans (a)
Related facts:
- On 1 January 2016 Government constituted the Committee for Holistic interpretation of the provisions of the Cinematograph Act/ Ruleswhich is headed by Shayam Benegal.
- The recommendations of this Committee will provide a holistic framework and enable those tasked with the work of certification of films (Censor Board) to discharge their responsibilities keeping in view this framework.
- The other Members of the Committee include Shri Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra, Shri Piyush Pandey, Ms. Bhawana Somaaya , Ms. Nina Lath Gupta and Joint Secretary (Films) as Member Convener.
- The Committee has been requested to submit their recommendations within two months.
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