Description
Taxmann Cine-Workers and Cinema Theatre Workers (Regulation of Employment) Act 1981 with Rules, Bare Act with Section Notes by Taxmann's Editorial Board
Cine-Workers and Cinema Theatre Workers (Regulation of Employment) Act 1981 with Rules [Bare Act with Section Notes] by Taxmann is a comprehensive statutory compilation that consolidates key legislation and accompanying rules governing conditions of employment in the Indian film industry and cinema theatres. This edition reproduces the provisions of the principal Act and the relevant rules framed thereunder and includes detailed section-wise notes. It also incorporates the Cine-Workers Welfare Fund Act, 1981, the associated Welfare Fund Rules, and the Cine-Workers and Cinema Theatre Workers (Regulation of Employment) Rules, 1984. This volume helps readers understand obligations, rights, compliance requirements, and welfare measures intended for cine workers and cinema theatre workers by presenting the laws clearly and updated.
This book is intended for the following audience:
Legal Professionals & Courts – Advocates, judges, legal consultants, and law firms dealing with entertainment law and labour disputes in the film and theatre sector
Producers & Cinema Owners – Individuals responsible for employing cine-workers and theatre staff, helping them maintain compliance with statutory requirements
Cine-Workers & Theatre Employees – Actors, technicians, support staff, and other personnel seeking to understand their legal rights, benefits, and entitlements
Academics & Students – Faculties of labour law, entertainment law, social security law, and students researching film-industry-specific regulations
Government Officials & Policymakers – Functionaries overseeing labour standards, welfare measures, and industrial dispute resolution in the film sector
The Present Publication is the 2025 Edition, covering the amended and updated text of the Cine-Workers and Cinema Theatre Workers (Regulation of Employment) Act [Act No. 50 of 1981] and Rules, with the following noteworthy features:
[Bare Act with Section Notes] Offers the unamended text of the Act and Rules, supplemented by concise and practical notes under each section
[Latest 2025 Edition] Updated with any changes or clarifications up to the year 2025, ensuring that the content remains contemporary and reliable
[Pre-amendment Provisions] Incorporates the text of provisions as they existed prior to the amendment in the respective amendment footnotes, enabling the reader to understand the legal position before the amendment and its applicability during the pre-amendment period
[Incorporation of Allied Laws] Includes the Cine-Workers Welfare Fund Act, 1981 and relevant Welfare Fund Rules, ensuring a holistic perspective of welfare provisions
[Rules] Provides the Cine-Workers and Cinema Theatre Workers (Regulation of Employment) Rules, 1984, enabling readers to understand the procedural aspects of implementing the Act
[Simple Language & Format] Structured to help practitioners, students, and workers quickly grasp the operative parts of the law and its practical applications
[Quick Reference Tools] Subject indexes, tables, and well-organised headings make navigation effortless, especially for research and legal drafting
The structure of the book is as follows:
Plain Text of the Law – Reproduces every section of the Act as passed by Parliament and subsequent Rules framed by the Central Government
Section-by-Section Notes – Brief commentary beneath each section, highlighting important points, key definitions, and cross-citations
Inclusion of Important Forms & Schedules – Provides official forms (e.g., forms for registering disputes, agreements, welfare fund applications) required under the Rules
Case Law References – Selected references to landmark decisions and relevant case laws for better interpretation
Subject Index – Quick-reference tool to navigate the Act and helps readers quickly locate specific topics by listing keywords along with section numbers