Whether permission is required for film shootings in India?
Ans 1. Yes, the film permit in India, is required from (a)Ministry of External Affairs for shooting documentary films in Indian.( Indian Embassy in your country ) (b) Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) in case of film shootings at monuments which are controlled by ASI. From State Govt. archaeological departments if the monument comes under it. (c) Ministry of Railway if the shooting is done at the Railway Station or you are hiring the Train for film shooting. (d)Some of State Governments of India. (e)Forest department in case of film shooting for wild life in Jungles. (f) Civil Aviation departments for aerial photography. (g)Ministry of Information and broadcasting , New Delhi , for shooting feature films/telefilms in India. (h)Restricted Area Permits(RAP)/Protected Area Permit(PAP) is required from the Ministry of Home Affairs, New Delhi for film shooting in certain states of India.