# The Press Council Act, 1978, Section 4: Incorporation of the Council

- Act: The Press Council Act, 1978 (Act 37 of 1978)
- In force from: 1978-09-07
- Ministry: Ministry of Information and Broadcasting
- Source URL: https://indiacode.ecourtsindia.com/press-council-act-1978/section/4/

## Text

(1) With effect from such date as the Central Government may, by notification in the Official Gazette, appoint, there shall be established a Council by the name of the Press Council of India. (2) The said Council shall be a body corporate having perptual succession and a common seal and shall by the said name sue and be sued.

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