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The Delivery of Books and Newspapers (Public Libraries) Act, 1954

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An Act to provide for delivery of books to the National Library and other public libraries.

Act number
27 of 1954
Ministry
Ministry of Culture
Enacted
20 May 1954

Source: IndiaCode Portal, Legislative Department, Ministry of Law and Justice, Government of India. Open on India Code Check against the official text before relying on it.

11 sections

  1. Section 1Short title and extent.
  2. Section 2Definitions.
  3. Section 3Delivery of books of public libraries.
  4. Section 3ADelivery of newspapers to public libraries.
  5. Section 4Receipt for books delivered.
  6. Section 5Penalties.
  7. Section 6Omitted.
  8. Section 7Application of Act to books and newspapers published by Government.
  9. Section 8Power to make rules.
  10. Section 5AAdjudication of penalties.
  11. Section 5BAppeal.