Process for the Registration of Facsimile edition of a foreign publication is as below:
- Application on National Single Window System:
- An Indian entity wishing to publish a facsimile edition must apply on the National Single Window System.
- The application should be made for obtaining approval from the Central Government.
- Guidelines and Approval by the Ministry:
- The entity must adhere to the Guidelines formulated by the Ministry for this purpose, available on the National Single Window System.
- The Ministry processes the application, seeks additional information if necessary, and grants approval for publishing the facsimile edition.
- Communication of Approval:
- The Ministry communicates the approval along with specified terms and conditions on the National Single Window System.
- Application to Press Registrar General on Press Sewa Portal:
- Within fifteen days of receiving approval, the Indian entity applies to the Press Registrar General on the Press Sewa Portal.
- The application includes the necessary documents specified in the Press Sewa Portal.
- Payment of Fees on Bharat Kosh:
- Along with the application, a fee of rupees ten thousand is paid on Bharat Kosh using the specified payment modes.
- Processing by Press Registrar General:
- The Press Registrar General processes the application, ensuring correctness and completeness.
- Additional information obtained from the entity or comments received from the Ministry on the Press Sewa Portal are considered.
- Issuance of Certificate of Registration:
- If satisfied, the Press Registrar General issues a certificate of registration to the entity, allowing for the publication of the facsimile edition in India.
- Commencement of Publication:
- The entity can commence the publication of the facsimile edition in India only after receiving the certificate of registration.
- Consequences of Unauthorized Publication:
- If the entity begins publication before obtaining the certificate of registration, the Press Registrar General may refuse to grant the certificate.
- The Ministry may be informed about such unauthorized publication, and the approval granted may be subject to suspension or cancellation