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Sunrise Publications files an application under section 45 for entering particulars of a book in the Register. Which statement correctly describes the Registrar's role on receipt of the application?
On receipt of the application, the Registrar of Copyrights may, after holding such inquiry as he deems fit, enter the particulars of the work in the Register under section 45(2). Entry is not automatic, and Gazette publication follows the entry rather than preceding it.
- AThe Registrar must enter the particulars immediately without any inquiry
- BThe Registrar may, after holding such inquiry as he deems fit, enter the particulars of the work in the Register of CopyrightsCorrect
- CThe Registrar must refer every application to the Central Government for approval
- DThe Registrar may enter the particulars only after the work is published in the Official Gazette
Explanation
Section 45(2) says the Registrar may enter the particulars after holding such inquiry as he deems fit. Publication under section 50A follows the entry and is not a precondition to it, which rules out option 4.
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