Section 7 of Haryana Cinemas Act, 1952

7. Penalties:- If the owner or person in charge of a cinematograph uses the same or allows it to be used, or if the owner or occupier of any place permits that place to be used in contravention of the provisions of this Act or of the rules made thereunder, or of the conditions upon or subject to which any licence has been granted under this Act, he shall be punishable with fine which may extend to one thousand rupees and, in the case of a continuing offence, with a further fine which may extend to one hundred rupees for each day during which the offence continues. 7A. Amendment Or Alteration In Classification Of Seats And Rates For Admission By The Licensee:- The licensee shall adhere to the classification of seats and the rates for admission to the Cinematograph exhibition as approved by the licensing authority and shall not amend or alter the same without the written approval of the Licensing Authority. If the licensee intends to increase the rates for admission to the cinematograph exhibition, he shall make an application in writing to the licensing authority stating the reasons thereof, at least seven days before the date on which it is proposed to give effect to the increase in such rates. If the licensing authority is satisfied that the increase in the rates for admission to the cinematograph exhibition will not unreasonably affect the purchaser of the cinematograph exhibition tickets, it may, for reasons to be recorded in writing, grant the approval for such increase: Provided that such approval shall not be granted by the licensing authority for more than two times during a year. Any person aggrieved by the decision of a licensing authority under sub-section may, within such time as may be prescribed, appeal to the Government and the Government may make such order in the case as it thinks fit. 7B. Power Of Government To Alter The Rates For Admission To Cinematograph Exhibition:- If the Government is of opinion that it is necessary or expedient to do so in public interest, it may, by order, for reasons to be recorded in writing, amend or alter the rates for admission to the cinematograph exhibition and the licensee shall comply with such order accordingly. 7C. Penalty For Re-Sale Of Tickets And Cognizances Of Offences:- Notwithstanding anything contained in Section 56 of the Indian Easements Act, 1882, a ticket for admission to a cinematograph exhibition shall not be re-sold for profit by the purchaser thereof. Whosoever re-sells any ticket for admission to a cinematograph exhibition for profit shall be punishable with a fine not exceeding two hundred rupees. Notwithstanding anything contained in the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1898, a contravention of this section shall be a cognizable offence within the meaning of that Code.