Taxmann's Press and Registration of Periodicals Act 2023 with Press and Registration of Periodicals Rules 2024 [Bare Act with Section Notes] – Comprehensive | Up-to-date Reference
About this ebook
This book is intended for the following audience:
• Legal Practitioners, Law Firms, and In-House Counsel – For reference and advice regarding periodical registration, compliance, and disputes under the new regime
• Media Owners, Publishers, Editors, and Journalists – To navigate the regulatory requirements, application processes, and operational guidelines for running a compliant press establishment in India
• Corporate Compliance Officers and Media Start-ups – For understanding the framework applicable to new and existing periodicals, including digital and facsimile editions
• Academics, Researchers, and Students – As a definitive resource for the study of media law, statutory reforms, and the regulatory landscape for Indian periodicals
• Government Authorities and Policy Consultants – For implementing, enforcing, or interpreting the new law and its allied rules
The Present Publication is the 2025 Edition, covering the amended and updated text of the Press and Registration of Periodicals Act [Act No. 51 of 2023] and Rules, with the following noteworthy features:
• [Latest Bare Act] Presents the full, amended text of the Act and Rules, incorporating all relevant notifications
• [Section Notes & Expert Commentary] Each section is accompanied by detailed notes, clarifying definitions, scope, application, and legislative intent
• [Comprehensive Coverage] Includes statutory provisions, rule-making powers, penalty structures, appeals, compliance mandates, and transition clauses
• [Subject Index] Facilitates quick reference to definitions, authorities, processes, and compliance checklists
• [Practical Guidance] Explains the digital and procedural reforms, such as the Press Sewa Portal, National Single Window System, and online processes for registration and compliance
• [Bridges Old and New Law] Summarises repeal and savings provisions, clarifying how the new Act replaces the colonial-era Press and Registration of Books Act 1867
• [Essential for Compliance and Litigation] Equally relevant for compliance teams as well as for litigators dealing with disputes relating to periodical registration, publication rights, and administrative penalties
The structure of the book is as follows:
• Chapter-wise Arrangement – Follows the structure of the Act—Preliminary, Printing Press & Periodical, Authorities, Registration, Penalties, Appeals, and Miscellaneous
• Section-wise Notes – Each statutory section is followed by succinct commentary, practical clarifications, and key judicial interpretations (where relevant).
• Rules Integration – The allied Rules are reproduced in full, mirroring the practical workflows and digital compliance mechanisms envisaged under the Act
• Subject Index – Detailed index enabling easy navigation to definitions, procedures, authorities, compliance mandates, and appeals
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