Films and Publications Act, 1996 (Act No. 65 of 1996)Chapter 2 : Film and Publication Board, Council, Appeal Tribunal and Enforcement Committee3. Establishment of Film and Publication Board, Council, Appeal Tribunal and Enforcement Committee |
[Section 3 heading substituted by the Films and Publication Amendment Act, 2019, by section 4(a) and 33(b) of Proc 52, GG 45959, dated 25 February 2022]
| (1) | There is hereby established— |
| (a) | a juristic person which shall be known as the Film and Publication Board; |
| (b) | the Council; |
| (c) | an Appeal Tribunal; and |
| (d) | an Enforcement Committee. |
which shall perform the functions, exercise the powers and carry out the duties assigned to, conferred on or imposed upon them in terms of this Act or any other law.
[Section 3(1) substituted by the Films and Publication Amendment Act, 2019, by section 4(b-d) of Proc 52, GG 45959, dated 25 February 2022]
| (2) | The Board, the Council, the Enforcement Committee and the Appeal Tribunal shall be independent, impartial and must perform their functions without fear, favour, or prejudice and act in accordance with applicable law. |
[Section 3(2) substituted by the Films and Publication Amendment Act, 2019, by section 4(e) of Proc 52, GG 45959, dated 25 February 2022]
| (3) | The seat of the Board shall be determined by the Council in consultation with the Minister. |
[Section 3 substituted by section 3 of Notice No. 876, GG 32534, dated 28 August 2009]