A) The printer and publisher had to obtain a license for starting a press
B) Magistrates could attach unlicensed presses
C) Every book or newspaper was required to have printed the name of printer and publisher on it and a free copy supplied to local government
D) The Governor-General had the right to revoke a license or call for a fresh application
Correct Answer: C
Solution :
[c] Licensing regulation Act 1823 by John Adam: Every publisher should get a license from the government, defaulters would be fined Rs 400 and the press would be ceased by the government. Government has right to cancel the license. Charles Metcalf abolished the Act.
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