Section 18 of The Press and Registration of Books Act, 1867
There shall be kept at such office, and by such officer as the State Government shall appoint in this behalf, a book to be called a Catalogue of Books printed in 1[India], wherein shall be registered a memorandum of every book which shall have been delivered 2[pursuant to clause (a) of the first paragraph of section 9] of this Act. Such memorandum shall (so far as may be practicable) contain the following particulars (that is to say) :--
- (1)the title of the book and the contents of the title-page, with a translation into English of such title and contents, when the same are not in the English language;
- (2)the language in which the book is written;
- (3)the name of the author, translator or editor of the book or any part thereof;
- (4)the subject;
- (5)the place of printing and the place of publication;
- (6)the name or firm of the printer and the name or firm of the publisher;
- (7)the date of issue from the press or of the publication;
- (8)the number of sheets, leaves or pages;
- (9)the size;
- (10)the first, second or other number of the edition;
- (11)the number of copies of which the edition consists;
- (12)whether the book is printed 3[cyclostyled or lithographed];
- (13)the price at which the book is sold to the public; and
- (14)the name and residence of the proprietor of the copyright or of any portion of such copyright. Such memorandum shall be made and registered in the case of each book as soon as practicable after the delivery of the 4[copy thereof pursuant to clause (a) of the first paragraph of section 9] 5***. 5***.
Summary
- The State Government picks a specific officer and office to manage book records.
- This officer maintains a list called the Catalogue of Books printed in India.
- Every book delivered under Section 9 of the Act must have its details recorded here.
- The record includes 14 specific items like the book title, author name, and price.
- These notes are added to the list as soon as the book is received.
Practical examples
FAQ
1. What information is recorded under Section 18 of The Press and Registration of Books Act, 1867?
Section 18 of The Press and Registration of Books Act, 1867 requires recording 14 details including the title, language, author, publisher, price, and the number of copies printed.
2. Who is responsible for keeping the Catalogue of Books?
According to Section 18 of the 1867 Press Act, the State Government appoints a specific officer to maintain this catalogue.
3. When is a book memorandum registered under the law?
Section 18 of the 1867 Act states the entry must be made as soon as possible after the book is delivered to the government.
4. Does the registration include the price of the book?
Yes, Section 18 of The Press and Registration of Books Act, 1867 specifically lists the price at which the book is sold to the public as a required detail.
Test yourself
Q1.Under Section 18 of The Press and Registration of Books Act, 1867, which authority appoints the officer who keeps the Catalogue of Books?
Q2.Which of these details is required in the memorandum under Section 18 of the 1867 Press Act?
Q3.According to Section 18 of the 1867 Act, registration happens after a book is delivered under which other section?
Q4.What must be done if the book title is not in English under Section 18 of the 1867 Act?