Rni Registration in Mumbai (Andheri East)
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About this service
Rni Registration in Mumbai (Andheri East) is a key regulatory filing administered by **Press Registrar General of India (PRGI)** — established under Section 19 of PRP Act 2023 (replacing the Registrar of Newspapers for India under the old PRB Act 1867). The Press Registrar General functions under the **Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (MIB)**. Press Council of India (PCI) — appellate authority under Section 15.. Filing is executed via Under the PRP Act 2023 and PRP Regulations 2024 — entirely paperless on Press Sewa portal: under **Press and Registration of Periodicals Act, 2023** (Act 25 of 2023) — received Presidential assent on 21 December 2023; notified on 1 July 2024 (replaced the **Press and Registration of Books Act, 1867** and the Press and Registration of Periodicals Regulations, 2024 — Notification G.S.R. 322(E) dated 12 June 2024). Sections: Section 1 (short title), Section 2 (definitions — "periodical" includes newspapers, excluding books and scientific journals of academic nature), Section 4 (no periodical to be published without registration), Section 5 (making of title allotment), Section 6 (Power to Specify Titles, etc. by Press Registrar), Section 7 (Application for title verification and registration), Section 8 (Verification of Title), Section 9 (Registration of Periodical by Press Registrar), Section 10 (Publication of Periodical by Government), Section 11 (Validity of Certificate of Registration), Section 12 (Issue of certificate), Section 14 (refusal to register — appeal to Press Registrar General), Section 15 (appeal to Press Council of India), Section 17 (annual statement), Section 20 (revision, suspension or cancellation of registration), Section 26 (penalty for printing / publishing without registration), Section 27 (penalty for contravention of any provision — general penalty), Section 28 (compounding of offences), Section 29 (Cognizance of offences).. Our specialist-led team ensures full compliance with statutory documentation, eligibility verification, and expedited government approval.
Eligibility & thresholds
- Valid identity & address proof of applicant
- Active PAN & registered business premises
- Authorized representative authorization
- Compliant under applicable regulatory laws
- No pending statutory disqualifications
- Valid across authorized operational jurisdictions
- Pre-filing statutory documentation verification
- Official statutory fee schedule as per authority
- Mandatory periodic compliance filings post-approval
What's included
Everything in one transparent fee — no add-ons, no surprises.
Government Fee Breakdown
Government charges only — separate from I-Pro's professional fee. All figures verified as of 25 August 2026.
| Fee Component | Amount (₹) | Basis / Authority |
|---|---|---|
| Rni Registration in Mumbai (Andheri East) Statutory Fee | ₹0 - ₹1,000 | Official government fee schedule (separate from professional fee)Statutory Authority |
| Total Government Fee | ₹0 - ₹1,000 | (for default assumptions stated below) |
Government charges only — verified statutory schedule for Mumbai (Andheri East), Maharashtra. Professional fee separate.
Required documents
Each list identifies exactly what to provide — and what you do not need to submit. Use the accordions to expand.
- 1**PAN** of the applicant (individual / entity).**PAN** of the applicant (individual / entity).
- 2**Aadhaar** of the individual applicant / authorised signatory (individual) - mandatory e-KYC.**Aadhaar** of the individual applicant / authorised signatory (individual) - mandatory e-KYC.
- 3For entities - **Certificate of Incorporation / Registration** + MOA / AOA / Trust Deed / Society ReFor entities - **Certificate of Incorporation / Registration** + MOA / AOA / Trust Deed / Society Registration Certificate.
- 4**Declaration by the printer and publisher** - Form 1 Annexure A - specifying the printing press add**Declaration by the printer and publisher** - Form 1 Annexure A - specifying the printing press address, ownership, types of printing equipment.
- 5**Press / printing press registration** (if the press is owned by the applicant) - separate from per**Press / printing press registration** (if the press is owned by the applicant) - separate from periodical registration under Section 4 of PRP Act
- 6**Title** proposed (3 alternative titles in order of preference) - verified through Press Sewa porta**Title** proposed (3 alternative titles in order of preference) - verified through Press Sewa portal.
- 7**Language** of the periodical.**Language** of the periodical.
- 8**Place of publication** with full address.**Place of publication** with full address.
- 9**Frequency** (daily / weekly / fortnightly / monthly / quarterly).**Frequency** (daily / weekly / fortnightly / monthly / quarterly).
- 10**Editor's name, address, qualifications** + declaration.**Editor's name, address, qualifications** + declaration.
- 11**Owner / publisher's name, address** + declaration.**Owner / publisher's name, address** + declaration.
- 12**Bank account details** of the publishing entity (for filing of fee via Press Sewa portal).**Bank account details** of the publishing entity (for filing of fee via Press Sewa portal).
- 13**Photograph** of the applicant / authorised signatory.**Photograph** of the applicant / authorised signatory.
- 14**Foreign shareholding declaration** - if any FDI, declaration that FDI is within 26% cap.**Foreign shareholding declaration** - if any FDI, declaration that FDI is within 26% cap.
How it works
Each step is labelled with who performs it — Customer, I-Pro, or the Regulator. Form names are linked to the official portal.
- 1Customer⏱ 1 - 3 Days
Step 1: **Customer / I-Pro**
**Customer / I-Pro**: Verify eligibility (Indian entity, FDI within 26% cap). - 2I-Pro⏱ 1 - 3 Days
Step 2: **I-Pro**
**I-Pro**: Create applicant login on **Press Sewa Portal** (https://prs.nic.in) - Aadhaar-based e-KYC. - 3I-Pro⏱ 1 - 3 Days
Step 3: **I-Pro**
**I-Pro**: Apply for **Title Verification** - **Form 1** with 3 alternative titles. - 4I-Pro⏱ 1 - 3 Days
Step 4: **Press Registrar General**
**Press Registrar General**: Title verification - within **30 days** of application; if title is unique and not similar to any registered periodical - title reserved for **1 year** (extendable by 6 months). - 5I-Pro⏱ 1 - 3 Days
Step 5: **I-Pro**
**I-Pro**: Within the reservation period, apply for **Registration** - **Form 2** with full particulars of the periodical (language, frequency, place of publication, printer / publisher / editor details). - 6I-Pro⏱ 1 - 3 Days
Step 6: **Press Registrar General**
**Press Registrar General**: Scrutiny - within **60 days** of receipt of Form 2; Press Registrar General may seek clarification / objection; if no objection - issue **Certificate of Registration (Form 3)** under Section 9. - 7I-Pro⏱ 1 - 3 Days
Step 7: **System**
**System**: Registration certificate uploaded on Press Sewa portal; intimation sent to the publisher. - 8I-Pro⏱ 1 - 3 Days
Step 8: **I-Pro**
**I-Pro**: On receipt of certificate, commence publication of the periodical. - 9I-Pro⏱ 1 - 3 Days
Step 9: **I-Pro / Publisher**
**I-Pro / Publisher**: File **Annual Statement Form 6** by 31 May every year - circulation, ownership, printing particulars. - 10Regulator⏱ 1 - 3 Days
Step 10: **I-Pro**
**I-Pro**: Brief customer on Section 17 (annual statement), Section 20 (suspension / cancellation grounds), and Section 26 (penalty for unregistered publication).
Post-registration compliance
What to file next. I-Pro handles these as part of the annual compliance package.
| Filing | Form | Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Commencement of Business (Form INC-20A) Penalty: ₹50,000 for company + ₹1,000/day for directors (max ₹1 Lakh) | One-time mandatory | Within 180 days of incorporation after bank capital deposit |
| First Auditor Appointment (Form ADT-1) Penalty: Statutory non-compliance; prosecution of defaulting officers | 5-year tenure | Within 30 days of incorporation by Board of Directors |
| Annual Financial Statements (Form AOC-4) Penalty: ₹100 per day of delay per form with no statutory ceiling | Annual | Within 30 days of AGM (by 29 October annually) |
| Annual Return (Form MGT-7) Penalty: ₹100 per day of delay per form with no statutory ceiling | Annual | Within 60 days of AGM (by 29 November annually) |
| Director KYC Verification (DIR-3 KYC) Penalty: ₹5,000 statutory fee per DIN + deactivation | Annual | Every designated partner / director holding active DIN by 30 September |
One-time mandatory5-year tenureAnnualAnnualAnnualPenalties for non-compliance
Statutory penalties under governing regulatory provisions. Avoid non-compliance delays.
| Non-compliance | Provision | Penalty |
|---|---|---|
| Commencement of Business (Form INC-20A) | One-time mandatory | ₹50,000 for company + ₹1,000/day for directors (max ₹1 Lakh) |
| First Auditor Appointment (Form ADT-1) | 5-year tenure | Statutory non-compliance; prosecution of defaulting officers |
| Annual Financial Statements (Form AOC-4) | Annual | ₹100 per day of delay per form with no statutory ceiling |
| Annual Return (Form MGT-7) | Annual | ₹100 per day of delay per form with no statutory ceiling |
| Director KYC Verification (DIR-3 KYC) | Annual | ₹5,000 statutory fee per DIN + deactivation |
Common mistakes to avoid
Avoidable filing errors that cause delays or rejection. Each can be resolved before submission.
- 1Mismatched applicant legal name or identity details across KYC proofsWhy: Government verification APIs cross-check with UIDAI and MCA databases and automatically flag discrepancies in spelling or dates.Fix: Our specialists pre-validate your documents against official government databases before portal filing.
- 2Submitting outdated utility bills or non-notarized commercial leasesWhy: Premises proofs older than 60 days or defective landlord NOCs trigger statutory scrutiny queries and multi-week processing delays.Fix: We verify recent billing dates and provide pre-formatted, legally vetted landlord NOC and lease formats.
- 3Selecting incorrect classification, turnover slab, or statutory activity codeWhy: Applications filed under inappropriate classifications attract show-cause notices and potential rejection without statutory fee refund.Fix: We conduct a statutory scope assessment to align your application with the exact regulatory requirements.
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