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| Press and Registration of Books Act; The Delivery of Books and Newspapers (Public Libraries) Act. (UGC NET) |
TOPIC: Press and Registration of Books Act; The Delivery of Books and Newspapers (Public Libraries) Act (with MCQs)
Relevant for Library and Information Science (UGC NET, JRF, KVS, NVS, etc.)
1. Press and Registration of Books Act, 1867 (PRB Act)
Basic Definition:An act to regulate printing presses and newspapers in India and to preserve copies of books and newspapers published in India.
Founders / Origin:Introduced by: British Government
Year of Enactment: 1867
Implemented: 1st July 1867
Ministry (Current): Ministry of Information and Broadcasting
Key Objectives: To regulate printing presses and newspapers.
To ensure registration of books and newspapers.
To create an official record of publications in India.
Key Provisions:
1. Registration of Printing Presses: Every press must be declared before a magistrate.
2. Declaration by Publishers: All periodicals and newspapers must submit a declaration.
3. Title Verification: Titles of newspapers must be verified and registered.
4. Annual Statements: Editors must submit annual returns to the Registrar of Newspapers.
5. Penalties: Provides for penalties in case of non-compliance.
Amendments and Updates:
Amended several times, notably in 1955, 1960, and 1983.
Registrar of Newspapers for India (RNI) created in 1956 for implementation.
Registrar of Newspapers for India (RNI):
Established: 1956
Role: Registration of titles, verification of ownership, monitoring compliance with the Act.
2. The Delivery of Books and Newspapers (Public Libraries) Act, 1954 (DBNPL Act)
Basic Definition:An act to provide for the delivery of books and newspapers to public libraries to ensure bibliographic control and preservation.
Introduced By: Government of India
Under Ministry of Education (now Ministry of Culture)
Year of Enactment: Passed: 1954
Came into force: 1st April 1956
Purpose: To ensure that copies of all publications are preserved in major national libraries.
Helps in national bibliographic control.
Key Provisions: 1. Deposit Requirement:
Every publisher must deliver one copy of every book/newspaper published in India free of cost to designated libraries.
2. Designated Libraries:
- National Library, Kolkata
- Delhi Public Library
- Connemara Public Library, Chennai
- State Central Library, Mumbai
3. Applies To: Books, journals, newspapers, and other print materials.
Only to printed publications, not digital.
4. Proof of Delivery: Publisher must obtain a receipt as proof of delivery.
5. Penalty:
Fine up to ₹50 and ₹10/day for continued default.
Amendments:The Delivery of Books and Newspapers (Public Libraries) Amendment Act, 1956. Made implementation more effective.
MCQs on Library Legislation
1. The Press and Registration of Books Act was enacted in:
A) 1847
B) 1850
C) 1867
D) 1840
Answer: C
2. Delivery of books under the DBNPL Act must be made within:
A) 15 days
B) 30 days
C) 45 days
D) 60 days
Answer: B
3. Which library receives books under the DBNPL Act?
A) British Library
B) National Library, Kolkata
C) Library of Congress
D) None
Answer: B
4. The PRB Act replaced which older act?
A) Vernacular Press Act
B) Indian Press Act
C) Metcalfe Act of 1835
D) None
Answer: C
5. Amendment to DBNPL Act was made in:
A) 1955
B) 1956
C) 1957
D) 1958
Answer: B
6. The RNI was established in which year?
A) 1955
B) 1956
C) 1960
D) 1962
Answer: B
7. The DBNPL Act covers which type of publications?
A) Printed books
B) E-books
C) Manuscripts
D) Audio books
Answer: A
8. The penalty for not delivering a book under the DBNPL Act includes:
A) Rs. 10 fine
B) Rs. 50 and Rs. 10/day
C) Rs. 100
D) Rs. 500
Answer: B
9. PRB Act is enforced by which body?
A) RRRLF
B) MHRD
C) RNI
D) NBT
Answer: C
10. The DBNPL Act helps mainly in:
A) Reader development
B) National Bibliographic Control
C) Digital library creation
D) Censorship
Answer: B