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PRB Act

Mr Ambika
Mr Ambika

The Press and Registration of Books Act was established in India during British rule to regulate printing presses and require the registration of books and periodicals. It aimed to collect information about printing establishments, preserve copies of publications, and regulate anonymous literature. The Act required owners of printing presses to declare their activity and for publications to include identifying information like editor and publisher names. It established penalties for non-compliance and gave governing authority to the Registrar of Newspapers of India to allocate titles, registration numbers, and certificates to publications. The Act's objectives were to regulate the industry, not prohibit publication, while respecting freedom of speech.

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PRB Act
Historical Background During British reign writing of books and other informatory material took a concrete shape with the advent of printing Press. Those in the field of writing, publishing and printing gave a thought to organize a system for keeping a record of the publications. Attempt was made by East India company to make a collection of the books and other publications emanating from the various printing presses throughout India. Board of Directors of East India company issued an instruction that copies of every important and interesting work published in India should be despatched to England to be deposited in the library of India House.
Continue The Royal Asiatic Society in London urged the then Secretary of State for India to repeat the instruction of the late Board of Directors of East India Company and also desired that catalogues of all the works published in India should be sent to England. It was found necessary to establish a system of compulsory sale to Government, of three copies of each work in India. To achieve this purpose a Bill was introduced in the Legislature for the regulation of printing presses for the registration of books and periodicals containing news.
Objectives of the Act In order to collect information relating to printing establishments and to preserve copies of each publication in India this act came to existence. Another purpose of the act is to regulate and prevent anonymous literature in India and to regulate printing companies functioning in India. Purpose of this act is not to stop publication rather to regulate publication. It does not affect the basic principle of freedom of speech and expression
Salient features of the Act Every owner of press (for printing newspaper, periodicals, books etc ) must make a declaration before the district/sub- divisional magistrate of that area. Every book, newspaper, periodical shall print the name of its editor, printer, publisher and addresses of the place of printing and publication Printer and publisher shall make and subscribe a declaration before district/sub-divisional magistrate of that area under section 5 of this act. There may be penalties for not confirming to any of the above mentioned requirements.
Governing Authority In 1955 , sec 19A was included under this Act and under provision of news section central Government established the office and post of registrar of newspapers of India. Functions of RNI To verify and allot titles of newspapers, periodicals and magazines on the basis of their application. To allot registration number and to issue certificates to the newspapers etc. Verify circulation claim Receive annual statement of registered newspapers and publish annual report. Allocate newsprint to newspapers Help in import of printing/composing machines and materials.
Provisions to Start a Publication The owner of the publication should apply to RNI through the be District/Sub divisional magistrate of the area providing following information. Name and Address of the editor, printer and publisher Address of the premises where printing is done Language and periodicity of the publication Suggested titles (three or more) After receiving application RNI will verify the information and will allot title, registration no and certificate.
Violation and Penalty If any publisher is found guilty of publishing anything without providing proper information he can be fined up to 2000/-or can be jailed for 6 months or both. Provision of punishment is also there for making false statements.
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  • 2. Historical Background During British reign writing of books and other informatory material took a concrete shape with the advent of printing Press. Those in the field of writing, publishing and printing gave a thought to organize a system for keeping a record of the publications. Attempt was made by East India company to make a collection of the books and other publications emanating from the various printing presses throughout India. Board of Directors of East India company issued an instruction that copies of every important and interesting work published in India should be despatched to England to be deposited in the library of India House.
  • 3. Continue The Royal Asiatic Society in London urged the then Secretary of State for India to repeat the instruction of the late Board of Directors of East India Company and also desired that catalogues of all the works published in India should be sent to England. It was found necessary to establish a system of compulsory sale to Government, of three copies of each work in India. To achieve this purpose a Bill was introduced in the Legislature for the regulation of printing presses for the registration of books and periodicals containing news.
  • 4. Objectives of the Act In order to collect information relating to printing establishments and to preserve copies of each publication in India this act came to existence. Another purpose of the act is to regulate and prevent anonymous literature in India and to regulate printing companies functioning in India. Purpose of this act is not to stop publication rather to regulate publication. It does not affect the basic principle of freedom of speech and expression
  • 5. Salient features of the Act Every owner of press (for printing newspaper, periodicals, books etc ) must make a declaration before the district/sub- divisional magistrate of that area. Every book, newspaper, periodical shall print the name of its editor, printer, publisher and addresses of the place of printing and publication Printer and publisher shall make and subscribe a declaration before district/sub-divisional magistrate of that area under section 5 of this act. There may be penalties for not confirming to any of the above mentioned requirements.
  • 6. Governing Authority In 1955 , sec 19A was included under this Act and under provision of news section central Government established the office and post of registrar of newspapers of India. Functions of RNI To verify and allot titles of newspapers, periodicals and magazines on the basis of their application. To allot registration number and to issue certificates to the newspapers etc. Verify circulation claim Receive annual statement of registered newspapers and publish annual report. Allocate newsprint to newspapers Help in import of printing/composing machines and materials.
  • 7. Provisions to Start a Publication The owner of the publication should apply to RNI through the be District/Sub divisional magistrate of the area providing following information. Name and Address of the editor, printer and publisher Address of the premises where printing is done Language and periodicity of the publication Suggested titles (three or more) After receiving application RNI will verify the information and will allot title, registration no and certificate.
  • 8. Violation and Penalty If any publisher is found guilty of publishing anything without providing proper information he can be fined up to 2000/-or can be jailed for 6 months or both. Provision of punishment is also there for making false statements.