Section 16
Levy of fees.
About this Act
An Act to establish a Press Council for the purpose of preserving the freedom of the Press and of maintaining and improving the standards of newspapers and news agencies in India.
(1) The Council may, for the purpose of performing its functions under this Act,
levy such fees, at such rates and in such manner, as may 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.
(2) Any fees payable to the Council under sub-section (1) may be recovered as an arrear of land revenue.