| Status |
Meaning |
Fee Required? |
Form Type |
| Work Awaited |
You applied, but the soft/hard copy of the work is not received yet. |
No |
— |
| Waiting |
Payment is accepted, now in 30 days waiting period (mandatory by Copyright Act). |
No |
— |
| Documents not received, formality check failed |
Payment is made, but supporting documents/work are not received or incorrect. |
Yes (Re-submit fee ₹500 per application) |
Form XIV |
| Abandoned |
Application automatically rejected if discrepancy reply or work not submitted. |
Yes (Fresh Application Fee) |
New Form XIV (with full fee again) |
| Scrutiny |
Application is under examination process. |
No |
— |
| Re-Scrutiny |
Application is under re-examination (if discrepancies were raised). |
No |
— |
| Pending for Hearing |
Case is pending for hearing. |
No |
— |
| Hearing |
Case under the hearing process. |
No |
— |
| Sub-Judice |
Case pending before court due to any dispute. |
No |
— |
| Registered |
Application approved and ROC (Registration Certificate) is generated. |
No |
— |
