Which of the following statements is/are correct with reference to the Copyright (Amendment) Rules, 2021?

Which of the following statements is/are correct with reference to the Copyright (Amendment) Rules, 2021?

A. The amendments have harmonised the Copyright Rules with the provisions of Finance Act, 2017 whereby the Copyright Board has been merged with Appellate Board.

B. The time limit for the Central Government to respond to an application made before it for registration as a copyright society is extended to 180 days, so that the application can be more comprehensively examined.

C. Both A & B

D. None of these

Explanation:

The Central government has notified the Copyright (Amendment) Rules, 2021 which amends the Copyright Rules, 2013. The amendments have been introduced with the objective of bringing accountability and transparency, and making the existing rules in parity with other relevant laws. The time limit for the Central Government to respond to an application made before it for registration as a copyright society is extended to 180 days, so that the application can be more comprehensively examined.