Online Registration Of Newspapers

The Press and Registration of Books Act, 1867 (hereinafter referred to as the "Act") regulates the publication of newspapers, periodicals and books. Section 19A of the Act provides for the appointment of Press Registrar of Newspapers in India (hereinafter referred to as the "RNI") and other officers as may be necessary for performing the function assigned to them under the Act.

The RNI has been entrusted with the responsibility to maintain, in prescribed manner, a Register of newspaper, issue of Certificate of Registration to the Newspaper (RNI registration) and verification of circulation claims and other non-statutory functions.

Online RNI Registration

In wake of the Digital India and Ease of Doing Business initiatives taken by the Government, the Information and Broadcasting Ministry has decided to start online registration of newspapers and the exercise is expected to be completed by March 31, 2023.