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. 1,000 (Rs. One thousand) needs to be paid to Bharat Kosh via the designated payment modes. Additionally, adherence to the Guidelines on ‘Title Allotment’ issued by the Press Registrar General is essential while applying.