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Section 52A: Particulars to be included in sound recording and video Films
1[52A. Particulars to be included in records and video Films.– (1) No person shall publish a 2[sound recording] in respect of any work unless the following particulars are displayed on the 2[sound recording] and on any container thereof, namely:–
- (a) the name and address of the person who has made the record;
- (b) the name and address of the owner of the copyright in such work; and
- (c) the year of its first publication.
- (2) No person shall publish a video film in respect of any work unless the following particulars are displayed in the video film, when exhibited, and on the video cassette or other container thereof, namely:–
- (a) if such work is a cinematograph film required to be certified for exhibition under the provisions of the Cinematograph Act, 1952 (37 of 1952), a copy of the certificate granted by the Board of Film Certification under section 5A of that Act in respect of such work;
- (b) the name and address of the person who has made the video film and a declaration by him that he has obtained the necessary licence or consent from the owner of the copyright, in such work for making such video film; and
- (c) the name and address of the owner for the copyright in such work.]
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