The Press Council Act
An Act to establish a Press Council for the purpose of preserving the freedom of the Press and of maintaining and improving the standards of newspapers and news agencies in India.1978
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1Short title and extent2Definitions3Rule of construction respecting enactments not extending to the State of Jammu and Kashmir or Sikkim4Incorporation of the Council5Composition of the Council6Term of office and retirement of members7Conditions of service of members8Committees of the Council9Meetings of the Council and committees10Vacancies among members or defect in the constitution not to invalidate acts and proceedings of the Council11Staff of the Council12Authentication of orders and other instruments of the Council13Objects and functions of the Council14Power to censure15General powers of the Council16Levy of fees17Payments to the Council18Fund of the Council19Budget20Annual report21Interim reports22Accounts and audit23Protection of action taken in good faith24Members, etc., to be public servants25Power to make rules26Power to make regulations27Amendment of Act 25 of 1867