Which of the following statements are incorrect? 1. Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) is a statutory body regulating the public exhibition of films. 2. The film 'Raja Harishchandra' produced by Dadasaheb Phalke was released after the passing of the Indian Cinematograph Act, 1920. 3. CBFC launched its online portal 'e-cinepramaan' in 2015 to modernize and digitize film certification process. 4. The Advisory Panels which assist the regional offices of CBFC in examination of film comprise of members who have been nominated by the Central Govt. for a period of two years.

CBFC (Central Board of Film Certification)

• In the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting of the Indian Government, there is a statutory body for film certification known as the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC). Hence, statement 1is correct.
• It is charged with "regulating the public exhibition of films under the provisions of the Cinematograph Act 1952".
• The Cinematograph Act 1952 lays out a stringent certification procedure for commercial films that are shown in public venues.
• After being approved by the board and edited, films that have been shown in theaters and on television cannot be shown in public in India.

e-Cinepramaan

• The Union Information and Broadcasting Ministry has launched the e-Cinepramaan, an online film certification system of the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC). Hence, statement 3 is incorrect.
• This initiative was launched on the lines of Union Government’s vision of ease-of-doing business and digital India, to make the entire process transparent and efficient.
• Its objective is to eliminate the need for human interface to the extent possible and enable good governance by automating film certification process.

Advisory panels

• An advisory panel established under Section 5 is present in each regional office.
• The panellists come from a variety of backgrounds in order to adequately represent society's views.
• The Central Government names the member following discussion with the board. Unfortunately, the Act does not provide any requirements or guidelines.
• The members serve two-year terms. Hence, statement 4 is correct.
• The Examining Committee, Revising Committee, and Re-revising Committee members are chosen from the Advisory panels.

Indian Cinematograph Act of 1952

• The Indian Cinematograph Act of 1952 regulates cinematograph exhibits and the certification of cinematograph films for display.
• An important authority in India that oversees film certification is the Censor Board of India, also known as the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC).
• India's first feature film was Raja Harishchandra, directed by Dadasaheb Phalke and released in 1913. Hence, statement 2 is incorrect.
• In a few towns, the Indian Cinematograph Act of 1920 established Censor Boards. These (independent) boards were overseen by the city's police chiefs.