Status Check, Procedures, Facilities

Organisation : Registrar of Newspapers for India
Facility : Registration Application Status/DL download

Get Application Status here : http://rni.nic.in/
Website : http://rni.nic.in/

How To Download RNI Registration Application?

Enter TITLE CODE(as mentioned in Title Letter) to get Application Status

Related : Registrar of Newspapers for India Registration : www.statusin.in/20296.html

The Titles Are Likely To Get Registered Within 30 days From APPLICATION ENTRY DATE

FAQ On Newspaper Registration

1. Is it necessary to register the Newspaper?
Registration of newspaper is essential under PRB Act, 1867. It protects the rights of owner of the newspaper under proviso to section 6 of the Act, for same/similar title in any language in the same state and in same language in the country.

2. How to check the titles already verified by RNI?
Please go to tab “Verified Title” on RNI website and check existing titles. Since the same existing title may show some difference in English spellings, it is advisable to make search by using string (part of word) instead of full word. The state and language are significant in the process of title verification.

If same or similar title exists in the name of other owner in any language in the same state or in the same language in any state, it can not be considered for verification. In case of applications for bilingual or multilingual publications availability is checked for each language.

The titles appearing in the website are those that have been cleared after verification on similarity basis. It does not guarantee that the title(s) suggested by an applicant not seen on the net, is available out right for verification. This is only to facilitate the applicant in choosing title options. The titles are cleared after verification on similarity, based on Language,State,Phonetics etc. Please also refer to guidelines/procedure for title verification on RNI website.

3. What are the steps required to register new Newspaper?
Registration of newspaper involves 2 steps:
a) Verification of title
b) Registration of title

4. What is the procedure for verification of title?
To register the newspaper one should first apply for the title verification through forwarding authority concerned (DM/DC/SDM/DCP/JCP/CMM etc.). Format of title verification application can be downloaded from RNI website. Please also refer to procedure of title verification by clicking “RNI guidelines” button at RNI website.

The title application should clearly and legibly mention name of applicant, name of owner, language, periodicity, state, district and title options (upto 5 options only). Meaning of title options may also be given in English or Hindi.

In case of individual owner the applicant and owner should be same person. However, in case of non-individual owner i.e firm, company, association, trust etc., the name of owner should be clearly mentioned in the application and the application should be accompanied by an authority letter form the owner, authorizing the applicant to file title application.

The title shall be verified in the name of owner only. The mobile and email address of the applicant should also be mentioned in the application to enable RNI to convey application status through SMS and Email. The application forwarded through authority concerned (DM/DC/SDM/DCP/JCP/CMM etc.), should legibly bear name, signature and seal of forwarding authority alongwith date and reference number.

After the application duly forwarded through authority concerned (DM/DC/SDM/DCP/JCP/CMM etc.), is received in RNI a SMS and an email are sent to the applicant conveying application number. As soon as the application is processed, a SMS and an email are sent again conveying the status of application.

Title application status can be checked with the help of application number from RNI website by clicking “Title Application Status/Letter Dowanload” TAB. Title Verification letter / Title non-approval letter/ Discrepancy letter, can be downloaded from RNI website.

The title verification letter with scanned signature downloaded from RNI website is valid for authentication of declaration by DM/SDM concerned. The verified title is to be got registered within 2 years from title verification date, to prevent deblocking/cancellation of the title. The ownership of the title is non transferable before registration.

5. My title has been deblocked, as it was not registered within the stipulated time period. How can I get it again?
You are required to apply again for title verification through forwarding authority concerned (DM/DC/SDM/DCP/JCP/CMM etc.), with upto 5 options. Title may be verified to you depending on current availability.

6. I want to bring out publication in 2 languages. Should I file separate application or one application?
If you want to bring out by bilingual publication which will have contents in both the languages in the same publication, one application will be required. However, if you want to bring separate publication in each language, then separate application is required for each language.

Features of RNI

The Registrar of Newspapers for India (RNI) is a statutory body under the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, Government of India. It is responsible for the registration and regulation of newspapers and periodicals in India.

The RNI has a number of features, including:
** Registration of newspapers and periodicals: The RNI registers newspapers and periodicals under the Press and Registration of Books Act, 1867. The registration process includes an assessment of the newspaper or periodical’s circulation, ownership, and editorial content.
** Issuance of registration certificates: The RNI issues registration certificates to registered newspapers and periodicals. The registration certificate is a proof of the newspaper or periodical’s legal existence.
** Maintaining a register of newspapers and periodicals: The RNI maintains a register of all registered newspapers and periodicals in India. The register is a public document and is available for inspection by the public.
** Providing information about newspapers and periodicals: The RNI provides information about newspapers and periodicals to the public. This information includes the newspaper or periodical’s name, address, circulation, and editorial content.
** Enforcing the Press and Registration of Books Act, 1867: The RNI enforces the Press and Registration of Books Act, 1867. This includes investigating complaints against newspapers and periodicals, and taking action against those who violate the law.