According to reports, the censor board’s website has made it clear that the board would require 68 days in total to certify a film and that filmmakers must prepare for this in advance.
Reports suggest that a proper chalked out procedure that can have no alternation is into force and the status of the film can be known if the makers log into their account using their ID and password.
As per Rule 41 of the Cinematograph Act, 1952, listed below is the time limit for each of the processes:
Scrutiny of Applications - 7 Days
Formation of Examining Committee - 15 days
Forwarding the EC Report to Chairman - 10 days
Communication of the order to applicant - 3 days
Surrender of cuts by the Producer - 14 days
Examination of cuts - 14 days
Issue of Certificate - 5 days
Total Time Limit - 68 days
Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) in Mumbai will no longer be located in Pali Hill. The current office of the Board has now shifted to Peddar Road in Mumbai.
Pahlaj Nihalani, Chairman of CBFC, is all set to inaugurate the new office today in a star-studded function. Sources say there will be a string of Bollywood celebrities marking their presence at the event.
Celebrities like Amitabh Bachchan, Ajay Devgn, Akshay Kumar, Anupam Kher and many others are invited for the event.