Copyright Act, 1957
53-A. Resale share right in original copies –
(1) In the case of resale for a price
exceeding ten thousand rupees, of the original copy of a painting, sculpture on
drawing, or of the original manuscript of a literary or dramatic work or
musical work, the author of such work if he was the first owner of rights under
Section 17 or his legal heirs shall, notwithstanding any assignment of
copyright in such work, have a right to share in the resale price of such
original copy or manuscript in accordance with the provisions of this section:
Provided that such right shall cease to exist on
the expiration of the term of copyright in the work.
(2) The share referred to in sub section (1)
shall be such as the Copyright Board may fix and the decision of the Copyright
Board in this behalf shall be final :
Provided that the Copyright Board may fix
different shares for different classes of work:
Provided further that in no case shall the share
exceed ten per cent of the resale price.
(3) If any dispute arises regarding the right
conferred by this section, it shall be referred to the Copyright Board whose
decision shall be final.]