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Q. Consider the following statements regarding the Licensing Regulation Act 1823.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Q. Consider the following statements regarding the Licensing Regulation Act 1823.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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The correct option is B 2 only
Explanation:
- Statement 1 is incorrect: The Licensing Regulation Act 1823 was brought under the generalship of Jhon Adam while Lord William Bentinck served as Governor-General of India between 1828 to 1835.
- Statement 2 is correct: Under the Act, Every publisher should get a license from the government, defaulters would be fined Rupees 400 & the press would be ceased by the government. Magistrates were authorized to seal unlicensed presses. Governor-General has the right to cancel the license or call for a fresh application. Under these regulations, many vernaculars including “Miratul-Akhbar” ceased publication.
Explanation:
- Statement 1 is incorrect: The Licensing Regulation Act 1823 was brought under the generalship of Jhon Adam while Lord William Bentinck served as Governor-General of India between 1828 to 1835.
- Statement 2 is correct: Under the Act, Every publisher should get a license from the government, defaulters would be fined Rupees 400 & the press would be ceased by the government. Magistrates were authorized to seal unlicensed presses. Governor-General has the right to cancel the license or call for a fresh application. Under these regulations, many vernaculars including “Miratul-Akhbar” ceased publication.
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