The Press Registrar General and all officers appointed under this Act shall be deemed to be public servants within the meaning of section 21 of the Indian Penal Code (45 of 1860).
Section 17: Press Registrar General and other officers to be public servants.
The Press and Registration of Periodicals Act, 2023Central Act · Act 51 of 2023
Where this provision sits
| Act | The Press and Registration of Periodicals Act, 2023 |
|---|---|
| Section | 17 |
| Marginal note | Press Registrar General and other officers to be public servants. |
| Jurisdiction | Central |
| Status | In force as published by the source |
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