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June 17, 2025

Ministry Of Commerce Proposes Mandatory Online Payment Of Copyright License Fees

Reported By: Adyanshi Kashyap

The Ministry of Commerce and Industry released a draft notification proposing amendments to the Copyright Rules, 2013, on June 4, 2025. The amendment introduces Rule 83(A), mandating that owners or licensors of literary works, musical works, and sound recordings establish and maintain an exclusive online payment mechanism for collecting license fees for communication to the public. This move aims to streamline and digitize the process, enhancing efficiency and accessibility for creators across India.

The notification is accessible here.

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