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๐ข Kind Attention The *Press Sewa Portal* now enables *Ownership Transfer of registered periodicals to legal heirs* in the unfortunate event of the owner's demise. For a smooth and timely transition, follow the steps on the PSP under the _New Title Registration > Ownership Transfer to Legal Heir section._ โ Seamless online application. ๐ Submit required documents. โ Ensure compliance with PRP Act, 2023 & Rules, 2024. ๐ Visit: https://presssewa.prgi.gov.in/#/ *Please Note:* ๐ All editions must be selected/mapped on PSP. ๐ Titles marked as โdefunctโ must be reactivated prior to transfer. ๐ No penalties should be pending in the deceased ownerโs name. Please check out the PRGI's official Advisory No.9 of 2025: https://prgi.gov.in/sites/default/files/2025-04/advisory_9.pdf
๐ข *Kind Attention* Dear Publishers, In light of the *_Press and Registration of Periodicals Act, 2023_* , effective from *March 1, 2024* , PRGI clarifies that *books, or journals of academic, scientific, or technical nature do not qualify as periodicals* under the new Act. โก๏ธ Fresh registration applications for such journals *will not be accepted* . โก๏ธ Already registered journals (as per old PRB Act, 1867) may *either cease registration or continue to comply* with the PRP Act, 2003 as desired by the owner/publisher. Please check out the PRGI's official Advisory No.12 of 2025: https://prgi.gov.in/sites/default/files/2025-05/advisory12.pdf
๐ข *Kind Attention* Dear Publishers, The last date for *e-filing of Annual Statements for FY 2024โ25* through the *Press Sewa Portal* (https://presssewa.prgi.gov.in/#/) has been *extended up to 30th June 2025.* ๐ฅ๏ธ Publishers are encouraged to complete their filings well in time to avoid last-minute issues. Please check out the PRGI's official Advisory No.17 of 2025: https://prgi.gov.in/sites/default/files/2025-05/advisory_no._17.pdf
๐ข *Kind Attention* Dear Publishers, If you have been publishing your periodical regularly since its registration but it is categorised as _*'Defunct*_ ' for not filing the Annual Statements for 3 consecutive years, you can *reactivate the Registration* by submitting a *Publication Continuity Certificate (PCC)*. โ PCC can be issued by: * District Magistrate * District Information Officer * Press Information Bureau ๐ *Physical submission* of PCC is still *valid* , as online integration is underway. Please check out PRGI's official *Advisory No.11 of 2025*: https://prgi.gov.in/sites/default/files/2025-04/advisory_no.11.pdf
๐ข *Public Notice to Publishers* As per *Section 12* of the *Press and Registration of Periodicals Act, 2023* , all publishers must submit their *Annual Statement* on the *Press Sewa Portal* by *31st May each year* ( _Extension has been provided this year, till 30th June 2025_ ). ๐ Many have failed to comply, leading to classification as " *Defunct Periodicals* ". Under *Section 11(d)* , failure to submit the annual statement within 2 years for the end of the financial year for which the annual statement was to be furnished empowers the Press Registrar General *to suspend or cancel registrations.* ๐ Publishers in the defunct category must now submit their ' *Publication Continuity Certificate* ' (Advisory No. 11 of 2025) *within 3 months (from the issue of this Advisory), to avoid suspension of their registration* . No further notice will be issued. โ๏ธ *Act now* to avoid cancellation Please check out the PRGI's official Advisory No.18 of 2025: https://prgi.gov.in/sites/default/files/2025-06/adivosory_no_18_alongwith_enclosure_0.pdf
๐ข *Attention Publishers! E-filing of Annual Statement Now Open on Press Sewa Portal for FY 2024-25* The window for *e-filing of Annual Statements* under the *Press and Registration of Periodicals Act, 2023* has officially begun from *May 1, 2025* . All publishers registered with *PRGI* (formerly RNI) are advised to file their statements *online* . ๐ *Key Points:* * Filing is mandatory under *Section 12(1) of Press and Registration of Periodicals Act, 2023.* * Periodicals with avg. daily circulation *โฅ 2000* must get their Annual Statements *certified by a registered CA* . * CAs must also register themselves on the portal. Please check out the PRGI's official Advisory No.13 of 2025: https://prgi.gov.in/sites/default/files/2025-05/advisory_13_1.pdf
๐ข *Important Update for Publishers* As per the PRP Act, 2023, effective from April 1, 2024, applications for Registration of Periodical will be accepted online via the *Press Sewa Portal* only: https://presssewa.prgi.gov.in โ Physical applications will no longer be processed. ๐๏ธ Incomplete physical applications with no response to the Discrepancy Letters for over a month will be closed. โ You can re-apply online on Press Sewa Portal without delay. Please check out the PRGI's official Advisory No.16 of 2025: https://prgi.gov.in/sites/default/files/2025-05/document_69_1_1.pdf
*Important Advisory for Owners/Publishers on Press Sewa Portal* We've identified discrepancies in the *mapping of titles* on Press Sewa Portalโsome remain unmapped, while others are incorrectly mapped under the wrong entities. This poses a serious compliance risk. ๐ Effective from 15th June 2025, only correctly mapped titles will be eligible for PRGI-related processing. โ *Action Required*: All Owners/Publishers are urged to immediately verify and rectify their title mappings on the Press Sewa Portal to ensure that: โซ๏ธThey have accurately mapped all titles belonging to them. โซ๏ธThey have NOT mapped any titles that donโt belong to them. *Let's work together to maintain transparency, accuracy, and seamless PRGI operations.* Please check out the PRGI's official *Advisory No.15 of 2025*: https://prgi.gov.in/sites/default/files/2025-05/advisory_no._15_0001_0.pdf
*Kind Attention* Dear Publishers, You may submit your applications for *Circulation Verification (FY 2023-24)* at PRGI through email *beyond 20 February 2025 now.* For details, please go through the *Advisory No.1 of 2025* on our website www.prgi.gov.in https://prgi.gov.in/sites/default/files/2025-02/document_15_1.pdf *Official Email ID: [email protected]*
*Kind Attention* Dear Publishers, Greetings from PRGI! You may submit your applications for *Circulation Verification ๐๏ธ(FY 2023-24)* through *email now.* ๐ฅ๏ธ *Official Email ID: [email protected]* We do not accept physical Applications. For details, please check out *Advisory No.32* on our website. Also, please go through *Advisory No.30* on SOP for Circulation Verification. https://prgi.gov.in/sites/default/files/2025-01/advisory_no_32_circulation_verification_0.pdf