Date: 2026-03-13Category: Press ReleaseState: Union GovernmentCountry: India
CBFC Continues Digital Transformation of Film Certification Process; The Tenure of Board Members Governed by the Cinematograph (Certification Rules), 2024
The Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) has digitized its film certification process through the e-Cinepramaan platform, handling applications, processing, and approvals online since 2017. Board member meetings are conducted online, and committees convene as needed to ensure timely certification. The tenure of Board members is subject to the Cinematograph Act, 1952, and the Cinematograph (Certification) Rules, 2024. Under Rule 3 of the 2024 rules, members serve at the pleasure of the Central Government for a maximum of three years, or until their successors are appointed. This information was provided by the Minister of State for Information and Broadcasting, Dr. L. Murugan, in response to questions from Shri Tiruchi Siva in the Rajya Sabha. The CBFC's annual report is incorporated into the Ministry of Information & Broadcasting's consolidated Annual Report, available on the Ministry's website.
Key Entities Referenced
Cinematograph (Certification) Rules, 2024: Rules governing the tenure of Board Members of the Central Board of Film Certification.
Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC): The primary body responsible for film certification in India, conducting meetings and managing the certification workflow.
Cinematograph Act, 1952: The foundational law that governs the tenure of Board members.
Ministry of Information & Broadcasting: The ministry overseeing the CBFC and receiving its annual reports.
Dr. L. Murugan: Minister of State for Information and Broadcasting, who submitted this information.
Ministry of Information & Broadcasting
CBFC Continues Digital Transformation of Film
Certification Process; The Tenure of Board
Members Governed by the Cinematograph
(Certification Rules), 2024
Posted On: 13 MAR 2026 5:43PM by PIB Delhi
The CBFC submits its annual report to the Ministry of Information & Broadcasting every year. This
information is incorporated into the Ministry’s consolidated Annual Report, which is published regularly
and available on the Ministry’s website.
The Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) conducts its meetings with Board Members online. Since
2017, the certification workflow has been made predominantly digital through the e-Cinepramaan online
certification platform, through which submission of applications, processing, and approvals is done online.
The meetings of Examining and Revising Committees are held as required based on the volume of films
submitted, ensuring timely certification.
The tenure of Board members is governed by the Cinematograph Act, 1952 and the rules made thereunder.
Under Rule 3 of the Cinematograph (Certification) Rules, 2024, every member shall hold office during the
pleasure of the Central Government for a period not exceeding three years, provided that the term of the
members shall continue until new members are appointed in their place.
This Information was submitted by the Minister of State for Information and Broadcasting Dr. L.
Murugan in the Rajya Sabha in response to questions asked by Shri Tiruchi Siva.
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