Film Certificate Appellate Tribunal (FCAT)

Question 1

context

Answer 1

Government abolished it by ammending the Cinematograph Act, 1952 under The Tribunals Reforms (Rationalisation And Conditions Of Service) Ordinance, 2021,

Question 2

what is FCAT?

Answer 2

statutory body constituted by the Ministry of Information & Broadcasting in 1983, under the Cinematograph Act, 1952.

Question 3

Function

Answer 3

hear appeals filed under Section 5C of the Cinematograph Act, by applicants for certification aggrieved by the decision of the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC).

Question 4

Composition

Answer 4

Chairperson + 4 members

Question 5

Tribunal HQ

Answer 5

Delhi

Question 6

Implications

Answer 6

filmmakers will now have to approach the High Court whenever they want to challenge a CBFC certification