Section 1 of The Press and Registration of Periodicals Act, 2023
- (1)This Act may be called the Press and Registration of Periodicals Act, 2023.
- (2)It extends to the whole of India.
- (3)It shall come into force on such date1 as the Central Government may, by notification in the Official Gazette, appoint.
Summary
- The full name of this law is the Press and Registration of Periodicals Act, 2023.
- This law applies to the entire country of India.
- It begins on a date that the Central Government chooses and announces in an official government notice called a notification.
Practical examples
FAQ
1. Does this law only apply to big cities?
No, it extends to the whole of India.
2. How do we know when this law officially starts?
The Central Government tells the public by publishing a notification in the Official Gazette.
3. What is the formal title I should use to refer to this law?
It is the Press and Registration of Periodicals Act, 2023.
Test yourself
Q1.Under Section 1 of The Press and Registration of Periodicals Act, 2023, which areas of the country are covered by this law?
Q2.According to Section 1 of The Press and Registration of Periodicals Act, 2023, who has the power to decide when the Act comes into force?
Q3.In Section 1 of The Press and Registration of Periodicals Act, 2023, what is the specific year mentioned in the title of the Act?
Q4.Under Section 1 of The Press and Registration of Periodicals Act, 2023, what method must the government use to announce the commencement date?
Q5.Based on the footnote for Section 1 of The Press and Registration of Periodicals Act, 2023, on what specific date did the Act actually come into force?