In pursuance of subsection 4 of Section 5 of the Press Council Act,

## Report on Press Council of India Notification - July 12, 2021 **1. Executive Summary:** This report analyzes a notification issued by the Press Council of India (PCI) on July 12, 2021. The core purpose of this notification is to identify and list associations of persons and news agencies to nominate members for the XIV three-year term of the Press Council. This report identifies the types of associations and news agencies included and infers the implementation process based on the provided text. **2. Introduction:** This report provides an overview of a Press Council of India (PCI) notification published on July 15, 2021, based solely on the content of the provided text. The aim is to inform the affected industry regarding the list of associations and news agencies that will be nominating members for the Press Council. **3. Policy Overview:** This is a *new* policy notification, not an amendment. * **Core Objective(s):** The primary objective of this notification is to formally identify and list the specific associations of persons (representing editors, working journalists, owners, and managers of newspapers) and news agencies that are authorized to nominate members to the Press Council of India for its XIV three-year term. **4. Background and Rationale:** This notification likely addresses the need for a transparent and structured process for selecting members of the Press Council of India. Given that the Council operates on a three-year term basis, this notification serves to refresh the list of nominating bodies, ensuring representation from key stakeholders within the press and media industry. The Press Council Act, 1978 provides the legal framework, highlighting the importance of officially recognizing these associations to facilitate the nomination process as per established rules. **5. Key Provisions / Changes:** This is a new policy. * The notification lists associations of persons under clause (a) of subsection 3 of Section 5 of the Press Council Act, 1978. These include: * Akhil Bharatiya Samacharpatra Association * The Editors Guild of India Working Journalists who are Editors * Hindi Samachar Patra Sammelan * ChandigarhPunjab Union of Journalists * Indian Association of PressNMediamen * Mumbai Press Club Press Club, Bombay * Orissa Union of Journalists Working Journalists other than Editors * Press Association * Press Club, Kolkata * Raipur Press Club * West Bengal Union of Journalists * The notification lists associations of persons under clause (b) of subsection 3 of Section 5 of the Press Council Act, 1978. These include: * The Indian Newspaper Society Owners Managers of Big Newspapers * All India Small Medium Newspapers Federation Owners and Managers of Medium * SmallMediumBig Newspapers Society Newspapers * All India Small Newspapers Association * Association of Small and Medium Owners Managers of Small Newspapers of India Newspapers * The notification lists news agencies under clause (c) of subsection 3 of Section 5 of the Press Council Act, 1978. This includes: * The Press Trust of India Limited * The notification explicitly references subsection 4 of Section 5 of the Press Council Act, 1978 (37 of 1978) and the Press Council Procedure for Notification of Associations of Persons Rules, 2021. **6. Target Audience and Stakeholders:** The primary target audience includes: * The associations of persons and news agencies listed in the notification. * The Press Council of India itself. * Working journalists, editors, newspaper owners, and managers represented by these associations. * Individuals who may be nominated to the Press Council through these associations and news agencies. **7. Implementation Aspects (Inferred):** * **Responsible Agency/Bodies:** The Press Council of India is the responsible body for implementing this notification. * **Timelines/Procedures:** While the notification doesn't explicitly state a timeline, it is linked to the "XIV three-year term of Council," suggesting that the nominations are expected to be completed to align with the commencement of that term. The reference to "Press Council Procedure for Notification of Associations of Persons Rules, 2021" implies that there's a defined procedure that these associations and news agencies must follow for nominating individuals. **8. Expected Outcomes / Impact of Changes:** The intended outcome of this notification is to ensure the smooth and legitimate selection of members to the Press Council of India for its XIV term. By clearly identifying the organizations authorized to nominate members, the notification promotes transparency and accountability in the council's composition, potentially leading to a more representative and effective body. **9. Conclusion:** The Press Council of India's notification of July 12, 2021, is a crucial step in the process of forming the council for its next term. It clearly defines the associations of persons and news agencies authorized to nominate members, providing a framework for a representative and legally sound composition of the Press Council. The formal listing of these organizations ensures that the nomination process is transparent and aligns with the provisions of the Press Council Act, 1978.

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