--- title: "Rules Pertaining To Construction And Establishment Of Multiplex In A Permanent Building In Karnataka" date: 2026-07-14 author: "Madhu Ganda" url: https://ksandk.com/newsletter/multiplex-construction-rules-in-karnataka/ --- # Rules Pertaining To Construction And Establishment Of Multiplex In A Permanent Building In Karnataka Posted On - 14 July, 2026 • By - Madhu Ganda The construction and establishment of multiplexes in Karnataka are principally governed by the Karnataka Cinemas (Regulation) Act, 1964 and the Karnataka Cinemas (Regulation) Rules, 2014. This Act regulates licensing, construction, operation, suspension, and safety requirements for cinemas and multiplexes.   Karnataka Cinemas (Regulation) Act, 1964 contains detailed procedure for obtaining No Objection Certificate, approvals of plans, structural safety, fire safety, electrical certification and licensing and renewal of multiplexes. Section 11 of the Karnataka Cinemas (Regulation) Act, 1964 deals with – requires prior permission from the Licensing Authority before construction or reconstruction. It says that, no person can construct or reconstruct a cinema/multiplex building or use a place for exhibition of films without prior permission from the Licensing Authority. A person intending to construct a permanent cinema building, construct a multiplex or convert an existing building into multiplex must apply to a licensing authority in Form “A”. Rule 24 prescribes the procedure for applying for a No Objection Certificate intending to construct a permanent cinema building, construct a multiplex or convert an existing building into a multiplex. Rule says applicant must display public notice in Kannada and English at the site, submit building plans, provide ownership/lease documents, obtain local authority clearances. The licensing authority will grant No objection Certificate only if satisfied that the site fulfils all the conditions specified in Rule 26 for the construction of the cinema or multiplex building within the said period of two years which may extend the validity of certificate but not more that one year. The rule also says that applicant shall commence the construction of the building including drive-in cinemas with in twelve months from the date of obtaining no-objection certificate. If the construction is not commenced within said period of one year or the extended period of one year if any then the no objection certificate shall stand cancelled. Rule-30 deals with approval of plan of building of permanent cinema or multiplex. On the receipt of No objection certificate the applicant shall send an application for approval of plan of the building to be constructed on the approved site to the licensing authority. Such application shall be accompanied by: 1. A copy of No objection certificate granted under rule 27; 2. A copy of the approved site plan; 3.  Complete plan, elevations and sections in quadruplicate in original printed on tracing film and also in digital format with four prints of the premises and all erections of the buildings drawn correctly to scale of not less than 1:100 on prints taken out of any of the standard size tracings. Rule-31 after receiving application under Rule 30 Licensing Authority forwards them to Town Planning Officer of City Corporation, Urban Development Authority, Planning Authority, and Assistant Director of Town and Country Planning. Authorities verify the applications to ascertain whether the building plan comply with the rules and whether the proposed building is suitable for cinema/, multiplex. This report must be submitted in 15 days. Thereafter executive engineer will examine the structural design after receiving planning authority’s report and licensing authority will forward it executive engineer and Public Works Department (PWD) Executive engineer will examine the structural design, load calculation, specification and after being satisfied with the examination will issue structural stability approval/certificate. After construction and completion of structural stability certificate, electrical safety certificate, fire NOC and occupancy certificate. 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