In force · As amended up to 2026-08
36. Submission of returns and reports. —(1) Every copyright shall submit to the Registrar of Copyrights such returns as may be prescribed.
1. Subs. by Act 27 of 2012, s. 21, for "owner of rights" (w.e.f. 21-6-2012).
2. Subs. by s. 23, ibid., for "owner of rights" (w.e.f. 21-6-2012).
3. Ins. by s. 23, ibid . (w.e.f. 21-6-2012).
(2) Any officer duly authorised by the Central Government in this behalf may call for any report and also call for any records of any copyright society for the purpose of satisfying himself that the fees collected by the society in respect of rights administered by it are being utilised or distributed in accordance with the provisions of this Act.
Source: India Code