Section 19F
Right of access to records and documents.
The Press and Registration of Books Act, 1867
About this Act
An Act for the regulation of Printing-presses and newspapers, for the printed in India, and for the registration of such books and newspapers.
1[19F. Right of access to records and documents.--The Press Registrar or any gazetted officer
authorised by him in writing, in this behalf shall, for the purpose of the collection of any information
relating to a newspaper under this Act, have access to any relevant record or document relating to the
newspaper in the possession of the publisher thereof, and may enter at any reasonable time any premises
where he believes such record or document to be and may inspect or take copies of the relevant records or
documents or ask any question necessary for obtaining any information required to be furnished under
this Act.]
Notes
1. Ins. by Act 55 of 1955, s. 16 (w.e.f. 1-7-1956).