The need to recertify films has risen to allow the exhibition of films on cable and satellite television. The Ministry’s response that there is no provision prohibiting recertification is not tenable, the audit report observed. The CBFC issued certificates for public exhibition of video films imported into India, without obtaining essential documents and permission. Not our fault: MinistryThe auditor came down heavily on the Ministry for not furnishing reasons for not recording the delay. The finding appears to endorse a common grouse among film-makers that certification is delayed inexplicably.

Source: The Hindu August 02, 2016 21:11 UTC