The Press and Registration of Periodicals Bill, 2023
Where this law is right now
🏛️ Became law (Act)
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What does this law do?
This law requires periodicals (like newspapers and magazines) to register with a new Press Registrar General, sets rules for their publication, and imposes penalties for non-compliance.
Who it affects
Citizens of India or entities incorporated in India, excluding those convicted of terrorism or activities against national security.
Key provisions
- Registration of periodicals required with Press Registrar General
- Periodicals must include printer, editor, publisher details
- Facsimile editions of foreign periodicals require Central Government approval
- Press Registrar General maintains register and issues certificates
- Penalties for false representation or failure to publish continuously
Points worth noting
- Repeals older laws on periodical registration
- Creates a new Press Registrar General position
- Requires online application for registration
| Source body | Parliament of India — Bills (Lok Sabha & Rajya Sabha) |
| Reference number | LIII |
| Status | closed (section: bill) |
| Year | 2023 |
| Closing date | — |
| Documents | 3 |
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Bill_passed_both
The-Press-and-Registration-of-Periodicals-Bill-2023-bill_passed_both.pdf
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Bill_introduced
2023-08-01
The-Press-and-Registration-of-Periodicals-Bill-2023-bill_introduced.pdf
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2023-08-03
The-Press-and-Registration-of-Periodicals-Bill-2023-bill_passed_rs.pdf
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