Section 19JCentral Act

Section 19J: Press Registrar and other officers to be public servants.

The Press and Registration of Books Act, 1867

¹[19J. Press Registrar and other officers to be public servants.--The Press Registrar 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).]

1. Ins. by Act 55 of 1955, s. 16 (w.e.f. 1-7-1956).

Sec 19I — Delegation of powers

Sec 19K — Penalty for contravention of section 19D or section 19E.

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