The American Center regularly screens movies for invited audiences apparently without a licence.

According to sources, the Government has sent a transgression notice to the Embassy, which is given a deadline of January 20 to comply with Government of India laws and Delhi Government regulations as well.

Failure to comply with the directive would result in the American Center having to cease screening films from 21 January. The new directive is yet another signal that India is serious about taking action against various transgressions of US institutions in Delhi, added sources.