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In a gazette notification, the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting amended the rules notified in December 1991 laying down principles for sanctioning films for public exhibition (Representative image)
The government Saturday notified age-based categories certification of films to promote age-appropriate viewing, particularly for the parental guidance group.
In a gazette notification, the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting amended the rules notified in December 1991 laying down principles for sanctioning films for public exhibition.
The rules allow the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) to allow certification of films for unrestricted public exhibition with an endorsement in accordance with the nature.
“Content suitable for a child aged seven years and above and under the age of seven years with parental guidance shall be classified as ‘U/A 7+’ rating… child aged thirteen years and above and under the age of thirteen years with parental guidance classified as ‘U/A 13+’… child aged sixteen years and above and under the age of sixteen years… as ‘U/A 16+’ rating,” the notification read.