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What is the process of "publishing" as per the Act?

"Publishing" means the process of making a work available to the public by issuing or causing to be issued the copies thereof or in any other manner, whether for a price or free of charge.

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Who is a "publisher" under the Act?

A "publisher" is a person responsible for publishing a periodical. 

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What is the definition of a "printer" in the Act?

A "printer" is the owner or keeper of a printing press.

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Who is considered a "keeper" under the Act?

A "keeper" is a person who manages the day-to-day operations of a printing press, and the owner of which is a non-individual entity, such as a company. 

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How is "printing" defined in the context of periodicals under the Act?

"Printing" means the reproduction of a periodical through any technology involving mass production of copies, but excluding photocopying. 

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How is an "owner" defined under the Act?

An "owner" is an individual, firm, or any such legal entity owning a periodical. 

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What is the definition of "Register" in the Act?

"Register" means the register of periodicals maintained under clause (b) of sub-section (3) of section 5. 

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Who is the "specified authority" as per the Act?

The "specified authority" refers to a District Magistrate or District Collector or such other officer as the State Government or a Union Territory Administration may specify by notification. 

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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.

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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.

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