Section 23, Newspapers (Price Control) Act, 1972 [S1N-8D4]

As at 7 September 2026. In force from 14 March 1972.

In Newspapers (Price Control) Act, 1972 [A10-P21]. This text from 14 March 1972. No other text held.

Synthetic. The words of this section are generated by the register; the title, number and year of the Act are real.

Cite: Section 23, Newspapers (Price Control) Act, 1972 [S1N-8D4]. Machine: S1N-8D4.

23. Power to issue directions.—(1) The Press Registrar may, by order in writing, direct any broadcaster to take such measures in relation to the broadcasting of programmes as may be specified in the order, and such person shall comply with the direction within the period specified therein. (2) An order under sub-section (1) shall state the reasons on which it is made and shall be served on the person to whom it is addressed in such manner as may be prescribed.

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Press Registrar: Section 2, Newspapers (Price Control) Act, 1972 [S1N7RJ] (In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,—): "Press Registrar" means the Press Registrar General of India appointed under section 5

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