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| What does the term "title" mean in relation to a periodical under the Act? | "Title" in relation to a periodical means the name of the periodical as may be verified by the Press Registrar General. Read More |
| How can a publisher initiate the process for obtaining a certificate of registration for a periodical under section 7 of the Press and Registration of Periodicals Act, 2023? | A publisher intending to start a periodical must make an online application on the Press Sewa Portal. The application should be accompanied by specified documents, and a processing fee of Rs. Read More |
| What happens after a successful upload of the application on the Press Sewa Portal? | The Press Sewa Portal generates an acknowledgement along with a unique 10-digit Applicant Reference Number (ARN). Read More |
| Is it possible to make corrections or remove/fill omissions in the application, and if so, within what timeframe? | Yes, the publisher can make corrections or remove/fill omissions in the application within five days of furnishing it. Read More |
| How does the Press Registrar General verify the application, and what happens if deficiencies are identified? | The Press Registrar General verifies the application for completeness, payment of fees, adherence to guidelines, and other necessary particulars. Read More |
| What is the process after the publisher submits details addressing the deficiencies, and what happens if deficiencies are not rectified? | After receiving details from the publisher to rectify deficiencies, the Press Registrar General processes the application. Read More |
| How is the Certificate of Registration issued, and what role does the specified authority play? | The Press Registrar General, after considering comments from the Specified Authority, guidelines, and being satisfied with the application, issues a Certificate of Registration to the publisher in… Read More |
| What happens if the Press Registrar General decides not to grant registration, and what steps can the publisher take in that cases? | If the Press Registrar General decides not to grant registration, an online communication is issued to the publisher, specifying the reasons. Read More |
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| Press & Registration of Periodicals Act- 2023 | The historic Press & Registration of Periodicals Act (PRPA), 2023, came into force on March 1, 2024, after the Government of India notified it, and the Rules under it, in the official Gazette… Read More |