The Department for Promotion Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) has warned copyright societies against allegedly collecting royalties for any musical, literary, or other events organised by government agencies or religious events, including weddings, in its most recent notification clarifying the provisions of the Copyright Act, 1957. This has come as a huge sigh of relief for the hotel industry as for years, the Copyright Societies have targeted hotels for hosting performances by outside clientele, including musical and other events. Welcoming the move, Pradeep Shetty, President, HRAWI, said, “With this new rule, hotels will be better protected from these agencies’ unwarranted requests.”
