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The I&B ministry is closely studying the American model of film certification as it mulls restructuring the Central Board of Film Certification ( CBFC ). The board has faced considerable flak recently over a series of controversies. Senior ministry sources suggested that a revamp was in the works and systemic changes would be brought to reduce room for discretion by board members.The American system of rating is a voluntary process unlike India where certification is mandatory for public screening. Ministry sources said changes would be made so that only a fraction of films that could affect friendly relations with a country, or impact law and order or national security would come under tight scrutiny and be “censored”.“Other films should be allowed with the certification that they deserve according to parameters. If producers do not want any changes in the film, they should be willing to accept an adult certification and willing to forgo universal certification,’’ an official said. “We are planning an overhaul of the certification process and some important announcements will soon be made,” the official added. On Monday, information and broadcasting minister Arun Jaitley had said that the “time has come” to have a relook at the board’s functioning. Stating that he would like the certification board to be “controversy-free”, the minister said he was discussing the matter with experts as to what the future role of this body should be.Click here for more Bollywood videos