Ministry Proposes New Rule for Mandatory Online Payment of License Fees for Copyrighted Work

The Ministry of Commerce and Industry has proposed the Copyright (Amendment) Rules, 2025, to simplify license fee payments under the Copyright Rules, 2013.

A new Rule 83(A) mandates an exclusive online system for paying license fees for literary works, musical works, and sound recordings communicated to the public. 

No other payment methods will be allowed. This aims to enhance transparency and ease of transactions for copyright holders and users in line with India's digital economy trends. 

Public comments and suggestions are invited by July 5, 2025, and may be sent by post or email to ipr7-dipp@gov.in.