{"id":44591,"date":"2022-06-18T12:29:35","date_gmt":"2022-06-18T06:59:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/?p=44591"},"modified":"2022-06-18T12:29:36","modified_gmt":"2022-06-18T06:59:36","slug":"how-to-obtain-iprs-license-in-mumbai","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/how-to-obtain-iprs-license-in-mumbai\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Obtain IPRS License in Mumbai?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"has-drop-cap\">IPRS is an abbreviation used for the Indian Performing Right Society. It is a representative body of authors and owners, including composers, lyricists and owner publishers of music. This society is registered under section 33 of the <strong>Copyright Act, 1957<\/strong><sup><a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Copyright_law_of_India\"><strong>[1]<\/strong><\/a><\/sup>. It issues the IPRS License for the use of music and other literary work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The IPRS was established in India in the year of 1969. All Indian Composers, Music Publishers and Authors whose works are publicly used or performed to an extent are members of IPRS. The objective of this society is to collect a royalty for its members from users of music and distribute it among its members after deducting the administrative costs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"cursor:pointer\">Page Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/how-to-obtain-iprs-license-in-mumbai\/#Individualentity_that_can_obtain_IPRS_License_in_Mumbai\" >Individual\/entity that can obtain IPRS License in\nMumbai<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/how-to-obtain-iprs-license-in-mumbai\/#Documents_required_for_IPRS_License_in_Mumbai\" >Documents required for IPRS License in Mumbai<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/how-to-obtain-iprs-license-in-mumbai\/#Procedure_to_obtain_IPRS_License_in_Mumbai\" >Procedure to obtain IPRS License in Mumbai<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/how-to-obtain-iprs-license-in-mumbai\/#Penalties_in_the_case_on_Non-compliance\" >Penalties in the case on Non-compliance<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/how-to-obtain-iprs-license-in-mumbai\/#Conclusion\" >Conclusion<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Individualentity_that_can_obtain_IPRS_License_in_Mumbai\"><\/span>Individual\/entity that can obtain IPRS License in\nMumbai<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>As per the Copyright Act, the organiser or promoter\nof a live event (concert) involved in the public performance and performers\nthemselves are liable to the owner of any copyrighted work being used.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>IPRS License in Mumbai is required for the\nperformance or communication to the public of literary and musical works\nincorporated in sound recordings during live events also. The platforms that\nuse music like TV broadcasters, OTT Platforms, FM Radio, etc., require this\nIPRS License in Mumbai.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Documents_required_for_IPRS_License_in_Mumbai\"><\/span>Documents required for IPRS License in Mumbai<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The documents required to get the IPRS License are\nas follows:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Personal details of the applicant, including address and contact\n     details<\/li><li>Details of the business<\/li><li>Details list of music the applicant is going to play<\/li><li>Certificate of Incorporation, in case of LLP<\/li><li>PAN Card<\/li><li>GST registration certificate<\/li><li>ID cards such as Aadhar Card<\/li><li>Utility bills<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Procedure_to_obtain_IPRS_License_in_Mumbai\"><\/span>Procedure to obtain IPRS License in Mumbai<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The procedure to apply for the IPRS License in\nMumbai is as follows:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>The applicant selects the specific category required for the music      license.<\/li><li>The filing process can be online or offline. The applicant provides      the required document depending on the category they have selected for the <a href=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/music-license\"><strong>music license<\/strong><\/a> and submit them.<\/li><li>The applicant provides the following details:<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ol><li>Name of the applicant<\/li><li>Address of the applicant<\/li><li>Contact details of the applicant<\/li><li>Email id of the applicant<\/li><li>GST, if applicable<\/li><li>Any other requirement, if applicable<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>The verification of the applicant and application is done properly.<\/li><li>The applicant pays the prescribed fees either through online mode\n     or offline.<\/li><li>After payment of fees, the IPRS issues an Introduction Letter for\n     the applicant, and it acts as a verification document proving that the\n     registration is done.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Penalties_in_the_case_on_Non-compliance\"><\/span>Penalties in the case on Non-compliance<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Section 63 and 63A of the Copyright Act state that\nif an individual, entity, or business does not obtain registration with the\nCopyright Society and performs such activities, then it shall be liable for\npunishment as stated in Section 51.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As per Section 63, if an individual violates the\nCopyrights or any other right, then he is liable for imprisonment for not less\nthan six months which may extend to three years and a fine of not less than Rs.\n50,000\/- which may extend to 2 lakhs. However, if an individual violates the\ncopyright or any other right and is a repeat offender, then he is liable for\nimprisonment of not less than one year and which may extend to three years and\na fine not less than Rs 1 lakh, which may extend to Rs. 2 lakhs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span>Conclusion<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The IPRS issues its license for live events as well\nas performances, mostly for commercial purposes. The IPRS License in Mumbai is\nissued for different types of categories such as for clubs, hotels, cinema\nhalls, etc. The music license is obtained by every individual or entity that\nwants to use the copyrighted work of an artist publicly. The penalty is\nmentioned under the Copyright laws that deal with music licenses in case of\nnon-compliance with such licenses.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>IPRS is an abbreviation used for the Indian Performing Right Society. It is a representative body of authors and owners, including composers, lyricists and owner publishers of music. This society is registered under section 33 of the Copyright Act, 1957[1]. It issues the IPRS License for the use of music and other literary work. The [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":36,"featured_media":44593,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[219],"tags":[2438],"acf":{"service_id":"266"},"authorName":"Shambhavi Suyesha","authorImageUrl":"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/IMG-20220324-WA0005.jpg","authorDescription":"Shambhavi holds a strong legal background, having completed her BA LLB and LLM. 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