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Section 9, Press Council Act, 1978 [S1Q-TVZ]

As at 7 September 2026. In force from 26 September 1978.

In Press Council Act, 1978 [A10-S9E]. This text from 26 September 1978. No other text held.

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Cite: Section 9, Press Council Act, 1978 [S1Q-TVZ]. Machine: S1Q-TVZ.

9. Power to issue directions.—(1) The Press Registrar may, by order in writing, direct any exhibitor to take such measures in relation to the exhibition of films 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, Press Council Act, 1978 [S1QTM1] (In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,—): "Press Registrar" means the Press Registrar General of India appointed under section 5

Press Registrar: 11 more definitions.

Made under this section, or naming it (1)

Notification S.O. 2102(E) of the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting dated 9th February, 2019 under section 9 [N14-8QG], 9 February 2019, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Press Council Act, 1978 (37 of 1978), the Central Government hereby directs that the powers exercisable by it under section 9 shall, subject to its control, also be exercisable by the Press Registrar"

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Section 9, Press Council Act, 1978 [S1Q-TVZ]