{"id":11028,"date":"2022-06-14T06:00:40","date_gmt":"2022-06-14T06:00:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/blog\/?p=11028"},"modified":"2022-06-14T06:12:25","modified_gmt":"2022-06-14T06:12:25","slug":"how-to-get-iprs-license-in-mumbai","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/blog\/how-to-get-iprs-license-in-mumbai\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Get IPRS License in Mumbai?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"has-drop-cap\">IPRS\nstands for Indian Performing Right Society and is a representative body of\nartists like lyricists, music owners, publishers, and music composers. The\nprimary objective of IPRS is to collect a royalty on behalf of its members,\ni.e., composers, authors, publishers, etc., of the music from the music users\nand distribute it among the members after deducting the administrative costs.\nThe IPRS is registered under <strong><em>Section 33 of the Copyright Act, 1957<\/em><\/strong>,\nto issue the IPRS License for the usage of music and literary work. The IPRS\nRegistration under the said Act is vital to represent rightful Copyright\nownership. If anyone wants IPRS License in Mumbai, then go through this\narticle, we will through some light on how to get IPRS License in Mumbai.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_65 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-light-blue ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a3a5ba4528e9\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><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><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a3a5ba4528e9\"  aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/blog\/how-to-get-iprs-license-in-mumbai\/#Who_is_required_to_obtain_an_IPRS_License_in_Mumbai\" title=\"Who is required to obtain an\nIPRS License in Mumbai?\">Who is required to obtain an\nIPRS License in Mumbai?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/blog\/how-to-get-iprs-license-in-mumbai\/#Why_was_IPRS_established\" title=\"Why was IPRS established?\">Why was IPRS established?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/blog\/how-to-get-iprs-license-in-mumbai\/#Procedure_for_IPRS_License_in_Mumbai\" title=\"Procedure for IPRS License in\nMumbai\">Procedure for 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-4\" href=\"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/blog\/how-to-get-iprs-license-in-mumbai\/#Cost_of_Obtaining_an_IPRS_License_in_Mumbai\" title=\"Cost of Obtaining an IPRS\nLicense in Mumbai\">Cost of Obtaining an IPRS\nLicense in Mumbai<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/blog\/how-to-get-iprs-license-in-mumbai\/#Penalties_for_the_Offender\" title=\"Penalties for the Offender\">Penalties for the Offender<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/blog\/how-to-get-iprs-license-in-mumbai\/#Conclusion\" title=\"Conclusion\">Conclusion<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Who_is_required_to_obtain_an_IPRS_License_in_Mumbai\"><\/span>Who is required to obtain an\nIPRS License in Mumbai?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Generally,\nany individual or entity in Mumbai exploiting IPRS works is required to obtain\nan IPRS License in Mumbai from IPRS. In terms of the Copyright Act, the\norganiser or promoter of a live event which involves a public performance of\nmusic, the premises&#8217; owner at which the performance takes place &amp;\nperformers themselves have an obligation to the owner of any Copyright material\nthat is used.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>IPRS\nLicense in Mumbai is also required for the performance or communication to the\npublic of literary &amp; musical works incorporated in sound recordings during\nlive events as well. Additionally, platforms which use music, such as TV\nBroadcasters, FM Radio, OTT Platforms, etc., who use music are required to\nobtain IPRS License in Mumbai concerning its repertoire and\/or pay the Author&#8217;s\nroyalty share to IPRS concerning IPRS author members only.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_was_IPRS_established\"><\/span>Why was IPRS established?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In\nIndia, the IPRS was set up in 1969. The IPRS membership comprises virtually all\nIndian Composers, Music Publishers, and Authors whose works are publicly\nperformed to any significant extent. IPRS also has ARR (Agreements of\nReciprocal Representation) with identical organisations in more than 50 nations\naround the world with which it remains in close &amp; continuous contact. It\npermits all those sister Societies to administer the right to its members in\ntheir particular countries and from their side, they authorise IPRS to\nadminister their members&#8217; rights in India. The IPRS represents more than one\nmillion foreign composers, publishers &amp; authors through its affiliation\nagreements with identical societies in nations all over the world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Procedure_for_IPRS_License_in_Mumbai\"><\/span>Procedure for IPRS License in\nMumbai<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Following\nis the procedure to apply for IPRS License in Mumbai:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>First, the applicant needs to select the specific category required for the <a class=\"text-primary\" href=\"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/learning\/things-to-know-about-music-license-in-india\/\"><strong>Music License<\/strong><\/a><strong>;<\/strong><\/li><li>Then the filing process can be online and offline. The applicant has to fulfill the submission of the required documentation, which depends on the specific category they are applying for the license.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>The following<\/em><\/strong> <strong><em>categories are required to be fulfilled by the proposed applicant:<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol><li>Name of the applicant;<\/li><li>Complete 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>Login id &amp; password are created through the <strong>official IPRS website<\/strong><sup><a class=\"text-primary\" href=\"https:\/\/iprs.org\/\"><strong>[1]<\/strong><\/a><\/sup><strong>.<\/strong><\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>For the verification, the applicant will get an OTP on their registered mobile number &amp; email id;<\/li><li>The applicant has to pay the prescribed fees either online or offline;<\/li><li>Once the payment of fees is completed, the IPRS issues an <strong><em>Introduction Letter<\/em><\/strong> for the applicant that can act as a verification document showcasing that the registration is updated in the Database System of IPRS.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Cost_of_Obtaining_an_IPRS_License_in_Mumbai\"><\/span>Cost of Obtaining an IPRS\nLicense in Mumbai<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>IPRS\nLicense is a necessity in case your business conducts live performances.\nUsually, the fee for an IPRS License for each square foot of your building is\nRs. 1.50\/sq. ft. and the minimum royalty under their tariff are Rs. 50,000,\netc.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Penalties_for_the_Offender\"><\/span>Penalties for the Offender<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Section\n63 &amp; 63A of the Copyright Act<\/em><\/strong> states the punishments in case\nan individual or entity or business doesn&#8217;t avail registration with the\nCopyright Society &amp; performs such activities as defined in <strong><em>Section\n51<\/em><\/strong> of the said Act then such individual or entity or business shall be\nliable for such punishments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Punishments\nas per Section 63 are as below where any individual violates the Copyrights or\nother rights:<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol><li>Imprisonment for not less than six months and\nwhich may extend to three years;<\/li><li>Fine shall not be less than Rs. 50,000\/- and\nwhich may extend to Rs. 2 lakhs.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Punishments\nas per Section 63 are as below where any individual violates the Copyrights or\nother rights &amp; are repetitive offender:<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol><li>Imprisonment of not less than one year, which\nmay extend to three years;<\/li><li>Fine not less than Rs. 1 lakh and which may\nextend to Rs. 2 lakh.<\/li><\/ol>\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 licenses for both live or any performances mainly used for commercial purposes conducted through mechanical devices such as TV sets, FM Radio, Juke Boxes, or any other musical devices. The IPRS License in Mumbai can be issued for various categories such as large indoor or outdoor based premises that include clubs, hotels, cinema halls, etc.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"text-left\"><b>Read our Article<\/b>:<mark style=\"background: #fffd03 !important;\">\n<a href=\"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/learning\/things-to-know-about-music-license-in-india\/\">\nThings to know about Music License in India<\/a><\/mark><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>IPRS stands for Indian Performing Right Society and is a representative body of artists like lyricists, music owners, publishers, and music composers. 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