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The Press Council Act, 1978

Central · 1978

  • S. 1Short title and extent.
  • S. 2Definitions.
  • S. 3Rule of construction respecting enactments not extending to the State of Jammu and Kashmir or Sikkim.
  • S. 4Incorporation of the Council.
  • S. 5Composition of the Council.
  • S. 6Term of office and retirement of members.
  • S. 7Conditions of service of members.
  • S. 8Committees of the Council.
  • S. 9Meetings of the Council and committees.
  • S. 10Vacancies among members or defect in the constitution not to invalidate acts and proceedings of the Council.
  • S. 11Staff of the Council.
  • S. 12Authentication of orders and other instruments of the Council.
  • S. 13Objects and functions of the Council.
  • S. 14Power to censure.
  • S. 15General powers of the Council.
  • S. 16Levy of fees.
  • S. 17Payments to the Council.
  • S. 18Fund of the Council.
  • S. 19Budget.
  • S. 20Annual report.
  • S. 21Interim reports.
  • S. 22Accounts and audit.
  • S. 23Protection of action taken in good faith.
  • S. 24Members, etc., to be public servants.
  • S. 25Power to make rules.
  • S. 26Power to make regulations.
  • S. 27Amendment of Act 25 of 1867.
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