Section 19J

Press Registrar and other officers to be public servants.

The Press and Registration of Books Act, 1867

  • Act 25 of 1867
  • Ministry of Information and Broadcasting
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.

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    1[19J. Press Registrar and other officers to be public servants.--The Press Registrar and all officers appointed under this Act shall be deemed to be public servants within the meaning of section 21 of the Indian Penal Code (45 of 1860).]

Notes

1. Ins. by Act 55 of 1955, s. 16 (w.e.f. 1-7-1956).

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