MIB invites comments on Draft Press and Registration of Periodicals Rules, 2024
The last date for submission of comments/suggestions is 4th of February, 2024
The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting has invited comments and suggestions on the Draft Press and Registration of Periodicals Rules, 2024, proposed to be notified to carry out the provisions of the Press and Registration of Periodicals Act, 2023.
After passage by both the Houses of Parliament and subsequent assent of the President, the Press and Registration of Periodicals (PRP) Act, 2023 was notified on 29th December, 2023.
The bill provides for the registration of newspapers, periodicals, and books. It also provides for the cataloguing of books. The Bill also provides for the registration of periodicals, which include any publication containing public news or comments on public news.
The Press and Registration of Books Act, 1867 shall stand repealed from the date this PRP Act, 2023 comes into effect.
The last date for submission of comments/suggestions is 4 February, 2024.
