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TypeBare Act JurisdictionCentral Government

Press Council Act, 1978 Section 16

Levy of Fees

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https://sooperkanoon.com/act/21685

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Press Council Act, 1978 Section 16 is part of Press Council Act, 1978 - Levy of Fees. Read the section text below and explore Indian court judgments that cite it.

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Section Text

(1) The Council may, for the purpose performing its functions under this Act, levy such fees, at such rates and in such manner, as my be prescribed, from registered newspapers and news agencies and different rates may be prescribed for different newspapers having regard to their circulation and other matters.

(2) Any fees payable to the Council under sub-section (1) may be recovered as an arrear of land revenue.

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What does Press Council Act, 1978 Section 16 provide?

Section Section 16 of the Press Council Act, 1978 (Levy of Fees) is reproduced on this page as part of the Press Council Act, 1978. Lawyers and researchers use it to read the statutory wording before checking how courts have applied this section in reported judgments.

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