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CINE-WORKERS WELFARE FUND
CINE-WORKERS WELFARE FUND RULES, 1984
Cine-workers and Cinema Theatre Workers (Regulation of Employment) Act, 1981
*
[50 OF 1981]1
An Act to provide for the regulation of the conditions of employment of certain Cine-workers and Cinema theatre workers and for matters connected therewith.
BE it enacted by Parliament in the Thirty-second Year of the Republic of India as follows:
CHAPTER I
PRELIMINARY
Short title, extent and commencement.
1. (1) This Act may be called the Cine-workers and Cinema Theatre Workers (Regulation of Employment) Act, 1981.
(2)It extends to the whole of India.
(3) It shall come into force on such date2 as the Central Government may, by notification in the Official Gazette, appoint; and different dates may be appointed for different provisions of this Act and for different areas.
COMMENTS
SECTION NOTES
1.1 Short Title [Section 1(1)]
Section 1(1) establishes the official name of the Act.
The Act will be referred to as the Cine-workers and Cinema Theatre Workers (Regulation of Employment) Act, 1981.
*Repealed by the Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions Code, 2020, with effect from a date yet to be notified
1.Dated 24-12-1981.
2.With effect from 1-10-1984 vide G.S.R. 676(E), dated 21-9-1984.
1.2 Extent [Section 1(2)]
The Act applies to the whole of India, meaning it covers every state and union territory within the country.
1.3 Commencement [Section 1(3)]
The Act will come into force on a date [w.e.f. 21-9-1984] specified by the Central Government through a notification in the Official Gazette.
Definitions.
2. In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,—
(a) “cinema theatre” means a place which is licensed under Part III of the Cinematograph Act, 1952 (37 of 1952), or under any other law for the time being in force in a State for the exhibition of a cinematograph film;
(
b) “cinematograph film” has the same meaning as in the Cinematograph Act, 1952 (37 of 1952);
(
c) “cine-worker”, means an individual—
(i) who is employed, directly or through any contractor or other person, in or in connection with the production of a feature film to work as an artiste (including actor, musician or dancer) or to do any work, skilled, unskilled, manual, supervisory, technical, artistic or otherwise; and
(ii) whose remuneration with respect to such employment in or in connection with the production of such feature film does not exceed, where such remuneration is by way of monthly wages, a sum of one thousand six hundred rupees per month, and where such remuneration is by way of a lump sum, a sum of fifteen thousand rupees;
(
d) “competent authority” means any authority authorised by the Central Government by notification in the Official Gazette to perform all or any of the functions of the competent authority under this Act;
(e) “contractor” means a person who furnishes or undertakes to furnish cine-workers for being employed in or in connection with the production of a feature film, and includes a sub-contractor or agent;
(f) “feature film” means a full length cinematograph film produced wholly or partly in India with a format and a story woven around a number of characters where the plot is revealed mainly through dialogues and not wholly through narration, animation or cartoon depiction, and does not include an advertisement film;
(
(
g) “prescribed” means prescribed by rules made under this Act;
h) “producer”, in relation to a feature film, means the person by whom the arrangements necessary for the making of such film (including the raising of finances and engaging cine-workers for the making of such film) are undertaken;
(i) “production”, in relation to a feature film, includes any of the activities in respect of the making thereof;
(j) “Tribunal” means Cine-workers’ Tribunal constituted under section 7;
(k) “wages” means all emoluments which are payable to a worker in accordance with the terms of the contract of employment in cash, but does not include—
(
i) the cash value of any food concession;
(ii) any dearness allowance (that is to say, all cash payments, by whatever name called, paid to a worker on account of a rise in the cost of living or on account of his being required to work in a place other than the place where he is normally residing), house rent allowance, overtime allowance, bonus, commission or any other similar allowance payable to the worker in respect of his employment or of work done in such employment;
(
iii) any contribution paid or payable by the employer to any pension fund or provident fund or for the benefit of the worker under any law for the time being in force;
(
iv) any gratuity payable on the termination of his contract.
SECTION NOTES
2.1 “Cinema Theatre” [Section 2(a)]
COMMENTS
Refers to a place licensed under Part III of the Cinematograph Act, 1952 or Any other relevant state law for the exhibition of cinematograph films.
The reference to licensing indicates that the place must comply with certain regulatory standards set by law.
2.2 “Cine-worker” [Section 2(c)]
A cine-worker is defined as an individual involved in the production of a feature film, either directly or through a contractor or other intermediary.
The worker may perform a variety of roles, including: Artistes like actors, musicians, or dancers.
Non-artistic roles such as technical, skilled, unskilled, manual, or supervisory tasks.
The key criteria for a cine-worker are:
Employment in film production: The person must be employed in or connected to the production of a feature film.
Remuneration limits: The person’s wages must not exceed:
`1,600 per month if paid monthly, or
`15,000 as a lump sum for a project.
2.3 “Contractor” [Section 2(e)]
A contractor is a person who provides or arranges for cine-workers to be employed in film production.
Cine-Workers and Cinema Theatre Workers (Regulation of Employment) Act 1981 with Rules – Bare Act with Section Notes
AUTHOR : Taxmann’s Editorial Board
PUBLISHER : Taxmann
DATE OF PUBLICATION : January 2026
EDITION : 2026 Edition
ISBN NO : 9789371263771
No. of Pages : 88
BINDING TYPE : Paperback
Rs. 145
DESCRIPTION
Cine-Workers and Cinema Theatre Workers (Regulation of Employment) Act 1981 with Rules [Bare Act with Section Notes] by Taxmann is a consolidated statutory reference on the legal framework. The publication reproduces the complete text of the principal Act along with the Rules made thereunder and is supported by concise section-wise notes to aid statutory interpretation and day-to-day compliance. It also incorporates the Cine-Workers Welfare Fund Act 1981, the Cine-Workers Welfare Fund Rules 1984, and the Cine-Workers and Cinema Theatre Workers (Regulation of Employment) Rules 1984, providing a single, integrated view of employment regulation and welfare administration applicable to the film production and cinema exhibition sectors.
This book is intended for the following audience:
• Film Producers, Production Houses & Studios
• Cinema Theatre Owners & Operators
• Labour Law Practitioners & Advocates
• Trade Unions & Worker Associations
• Government Officials & Labour Authorities
• Law Students & Academicians
The Present Publication is the 2026 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] Statutory text with section-wise notes explaining scope, definitions, and practical relevance
• [Latest 2026 Edition] Updated with the law as amended, notified, and in force up to date
• [Pre-amendment Provisions] Earlier versions of amended provisions included through footnotes for historical/legal context
• [Incorporation of Allied Laws] Includes the Cine-Workers Welfare Fund Act 1981 and the Welfare Fund Rules 1984 for a complete welfare perspective
• [Rules] Incorporates the Cine-Workers and Cinema Theatre Workers (Regulation of Employment) Rules 1984 with procedural guidance and forms
• [Simple Language & Practical Format] Structured for quick comprehension and application by professionals, students, and workers
• [Quick Reference Tools] Subject index and well-organised headings to support fast lookup and legal drafting