Section 7. Power to call for information

For the purpose of ascertaining the character of any intended dramatic performance or entertainment in a public place, the District Magistrate or such officer as may specially be empowered by the [Slate Government] in this behalf, may require the author, proprietor or printer of the drama about to be performed, or the proprietor, manager or promoter of the entertainment about to be held, or the owner or occupier of the place in which such drama or entertainment is intended to be performed or held, to furnish such information as the District Magistrate or such officer thinks necessary. Every person so required shall be bound to furnish the same to the best of his ability and whoever contravenes this section shall be deemed to have committed an offence under Section 176 of the Indian Penal Code, [.....]