The RNI Registration (Registrar of Newspapers for India), is a statutory body under the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, India. It regulates the print media by registering newspapers, magazines and periodicals under the Press and Registration of Books Act, 1867. The PRGI (Press Registrar General of India) heads the RNI, overseeing its functions. Key responsibilities include maintaining a register of publications, issuing registration certificates (mandatory for newspapers), and compiling annual reports on the press. RNI ensures compliance with legal standards, promoting transparency and accountability in India’s print industry
Nowadays this is one of the most rapidly growing industry. All the daily, weekly, month newspapers, magazine or journals are required to get them self-registered under Registrar of Newspaper for India, which is governed by the ministry of information and broadcasting. This Ministry is responsible for controlling and framing rule regulation for Registrar of Newspaper for India (RNI) under the press and registration of booksact, 1867. There is a need for prior approval of RNI to start a business of newspaper, magazine, and journals etc.
Publishing Industry is growing very fast in India. Press and Books Registration Act, 1867 is the primary statue that governs and regulates the Publication of books, newspapers and magazines.
The office of the Registrar of Newspapers for India (RNI) is controlled by The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting and it is also responsible for framing rules under the Press and Registration of Books Act, 1867. So, anybody who’s willing to start a Newspaper or Magazine, Journals, etc. will have to seek prior approval of RNI.
The Regional offices of RNI are in Mumbai, Kolkata and Chennai.
Who needs to get registered under RNI?
All person or body corporate who is indulged in the business or going to establish the business of printing of newspaper, magazine or journals etc.
Newspaper in India
Any organisation or company that want to operate a newspaper in India must first obtain RNI Registration. A RNI Registration would also be necessary for regional newspapers.
Editorials
Any editorial, including those in newspaper editorials, must be RNI Registered.
Foreign Journal
Any foreign newspaper company or entity that want to publish its newspaper in India must first obtain RNI Registration.
Magazines
Any kind of publication, in any language, would need to be registered with RNI.
Documents Required for RNI Registration
Application for Registration in the prescribed form shall be submitted with the RNI along with following attachments:
- Attested copy of titled verification.
- A copy of Declaration of commencement of business in the prescribed format
- A copy of first edition/issue of the applicant Newspaper’s/magazine/journal
- Duly notarized and attested affidavit declaring that no-foreign collaboration exists with the applicant
A copy of the agreement with the printing press and/or the publisher
Certificate of incorporation (in case if the applicant of a company/ LLP)
Copy of Certificate of registration under the respective shops and establishment (in case if the applicant is proprietor)
Copy of Partnership deed (in case if the applicant is a partnership/ LLP)
PAN of the firm/company/business entity
A copy of the Board resolution on the letterhead (in case of Company)
Identity and address proofs of partners/directors/Proprietor
Post Registration Compliance
FORM NO. IV which is a statement regarding ownership and other detail of the newspaper should be filled on the very first day of march
Annual Statement in form II on or before the last day of May every year
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