Introduction: 1. A number of rulings, clarifications and instructions have been issued by this office over the years on the subject of Registered Newspapers (RNP). A need has been felt to issue an updated and consolidated ruling which is being done through this letter. The instructions/clarifications contained in this letter supersede all previous rulings issued by this Directorate on this subject from time to time. Definition of Newspaper: 2. The definition of Newspaper, as per the Indian Post Office Act, 1898 is quite different from its popular perception. As per Section 9 of this Act, “any publication, consisting wholly or Read More …