The owners of a newspaper, journal, or printed publication must get an RNI registration from the Registrar of #newspapers to start their business. Under the Press and #registration of Books Act of 1867, the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting regulates and governs the RNI. The approval of #rni is essential before initiating a paper, publication, or journal business. The following are the requirements for RNI Registration: -

The collection and management of a newspaper register.

Certificates of Registration are issued to the papers.
Confirming circulation claims, as well as performing other non-statutory tasks.
Any Indian or Foreign entity entering into a Publishing sector in India would require RNI Registration. Also, any form of editorials and magazine publication would also require RNI Registration. But why it is required or what are the responsibilities of RNI let's discuss that too---
Compliance and Management of a Registrar of Newspaper

• Issuing #certificate of Registration to a newspaper published under valid declaration.
• Inspection and compliances of annual statements sent by the publishers of newspapers every year @under the Press and Registration of Books Act, 1867.
• Intimating the District Magistrates about the availability of titles, to aspire publishers for filing declaration.
• making sure that newspapers are published under the provisions of the Press and Registration of Books Act, 1867 and rules made thereunder.
• Verification of circulation claims furnished by the publishers in their Annual statements.

The requirements for getting RNI registration benefits it offers and the procedure for RNI registration.
So the basic requirements for getting RNI registration are….
• The name of the publisher, Printer, Editor, and owner
• Address of the place of publication
• Name and address of the printing press
• Issue number and Volume number
• A remarkable display of titles on the cover page and all pages
• Date-mark and the Page number.

Next are the documents required for the RNI registration
Before Registration

• Title #verification Letter.
• District Magistrate/Additional District Magistrate etc. must validate the declaration.
• For No Foreign Tie-up, an affidavit should be duly signed by the Publisher and duly Notarized.
• A copy of the first issue of the newspaper publication brought.
• Printer Agreement along with the copy of the printing press.
• Documents Related To Company or Proprietorship
• COI, MOA, and AOA of the Company along with the details of the Directors.
• In the case of Partnership Deed, a copy of the PAN Card is required. Also, the details of the Partners are required.
• A copy of the Board resolution is required in the case of the Company.
• ID and Address proof of Directors, Partners, and Proprietor.

After Registration

• In February last, the first issue of publication should contain the duly filled Form No. IV which is a declaration regarding ownership and other details of the newspaper.
• The 2nd mandatory compliance is related to the annual statement in FORM II (On or before the last day of May every year).

Let's start with the verification of the title…

The title of the newspaper must be verified by the RNI before filing for RNI registration. It is the first and most important step in the RNI Registration process. Following the verification, the potential individual or business can begin the registration process, which is as follows:
An application must be submitted along with the required application-related documents.
• The name of the publication, as well as the name of the owner.
• The newspaper will be published in the following languages:
• Tenure
• Particulars of the Publication's Subject
A maximum of 5 options can be given for the title along with the significance of the title name.
The Words Which Cannot Be Used In the Title to Be Verified Are

• Channel
• Book
• Abbreviation of words
• Gazette
• Religious overtones
• Obscene language
• Head of government functionaries

Before, releasing the newspaper, a declaration is required to be submitted by the publisher to the District Magistrate. RTI Confirmation can also be received online. Apply with the authentic information to the District Magistrate. Application and submission can be made both online and offline.

Validation of Declaration

It must be presented to the respective authority in addition to the appropriate Declaration (Form-I) for verification.
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