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National Library of India Act, 1976 Chapter III

Title: Property, Liabilities and Functions of the Boards

State: Central

Year: 1976

.....and manuscripts of national importance; (c) to render technical advice to the other public libraries within the meaning of clause (b) of section 2 of the Delivery of Books and Newspapers (Public Libraries) Act, 1954; (d) to undertake publication of bibliographies and assist institutions and scholars in the publication "of bibliographies; (e) to provide facilities for, or to promote symposia and seminars on matters relating to history, literature, science and the like; (f) to arrange for the exhibition of such manuscripts, books, articles or things of the Library as, in the opinion of the Board, would he of interest to the public; (g) to undertake and promote exchange of books and periodicals with libraries and other institutions in countries outside India; (h) to undertake duplication (including photo-duplication), preservation of manuscripts, books, articles or things on behalf of any person or institution on such terms and conditions as may be agreed upon between the Board and such person or institution; and (i) to do all such other things as may be commensurate with the role of a national library. Section 21 - Powers of Board (1) Subject to such.....

National Library of India Act, 1976 Section 20

Title: Duties of Board

State: Central

Year: 1976

.....place from where it is published, and manuscripts of national importance; (c) to render technical advice to the other public libraries within the meaning of clause (b) of section 2 of the Delivery of Books and Newspapers (Public Libraries) Act, 1954; (d) to undertake publication of bibliographies and assist institutions and scholars in the publication "of bibliographies; (e) to provide facilities for, or to promote symposia and seminars on matters relating to history, literature, science and the like; (f) to arrange for the exhibition of such manuscripts, books, articles or things of the Library as, in the opinion of the Board, would he of interest to the public; (g) to undertake and promote exchange of books and periodicals with libraries and other institutions in countries outside India; (h) to undertake duplication (including photo-duplication), preservation of manuscripts, books, articles or things on behalf of any person or institution on such terms and conditions as may be agreed upon between the Board and such person or institution; and (i) to do all such other things as may be commensurate with the role of a national library.

National Library of India Act, 1976 Complete Act

State: Central

Year: 1976

.....absent from three consecutive meetings of the Board or the Executive Council, as the case may be SECTION 08: VACANCIES, ETC., NOT TO INVALIDATE ACTS - No act of the Board shall be invalid merely by reason of- (a) any vacancy in, or defect in the constitution of the Board, or (b) any defect in the nomination of the person acting as a member thereof, or (c) any irregularity in its procedure not affecting the merits of the case. SECTION 09: MEMBERS TO DISCLOSE THEIR FINANCIAL OR OTHER INTEREST IN THE BOARD Any member who is in any way directly or indirectly interested in a contract made or proposed to be made by the Board shall, as soon as possible, after the relevant circumstances have come to his knowledge disclose the nature of his interest at a meeting of the Board and the disclosure shall be recorded in the minutes of the Board and the member shall not take part after the disclosure in any deliberation or decision of the Board with respect to that contract. SECTION 10: MEETINGS OF BOARD (1) The Board shall meet at least twice a year, ordinarily at the premises of the Library, and shall, subject to the provisions of sub-sections (2), (3) and (4), observe such rules of.....

The National Library of India Act, 1976 Complete Act

State: Kerala

Year: 1976

.....absent from three consecutive meetings of the Board or the Executive Council, as the case may be. Section 8 - Vacancies, etc., not to invalidate acts No act of the Board shall be invalid merely by reason of- (a) any vacancy in, or defect in the constitution of the Board, or (b) any defect in the nomination of the person acting as a member thereof, or (c) any irregularity in its procedure not affecting the merits of the case. Section 9 - Members to disclose their financial or other interest in the Board Any member who is in any way directly or indirectly interested in a contract made or proposed to be made by the Board shall, as soon as possible, after the relevant circumstances have come to his knowledge, disclose the nature of his interest at a meeting of the Board and the disclosure in any deliberation or decision of the Board with respect to that contract. Section 10 - Meetings of Board (1) The Board shall meet at last twice a year, ordinarily at the premises of the Library, and shall, subject to the provisions of sub-sections (2). (3) and (4). observe such rules of procedure in regard to the transaction of business at its meetings including the quorum at.....

The Chhattisgarh Public Libraries Act, 2008 Complete Act

State: Chattisgarh

Year: 2008

.....library if it is found that it is not complying/fails to comply with the valid direction or it fails to fulfil any obligations laid down in this Act or rules made the State Government on receipt from the State Council after giving an opportunity of being heard may by an order in writing to be published in the Official Gazette derecognize such public libraries. However, the report that shall be sent by the State Council shall be only after the Standing Committee send a report to the State Council on the said public library. Section 15 - Reports and Inspections (1) Every person who is in-charge of the management of a public library and every person who is in-charge of public library association shall submit such reports and returns and furnish such information as the State Government may from time to time require. (2) The Director or an Officer authorized by him in this behalf shall have power to inspect public libraries and public library associations or any institution attached thereto or any institution conducting the training courses in library service and library and information science receiving financial assistance, for the purpose of satisfying himself that the.....

The Haryana Public Libraries Act, 1989 Complete Act

State: Haryana

Year: 1989

..... Definitions. 2. In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,- (a) "Authority" means the State Library Authority constituted under sub-section (1) of section 4; (b) "book" includes- (i) every volume, part or division of a volume, be it a printed work or a manuscript or a micro-film or a video audio cassette or a photograph; (ii) every sheet of music, map, chart or plan separately printed or lithographed; (iii) newspapers, periodicals and other such materials; (c) "book service" means reference service, lending out books to members of Public Libraries, helping groups with books, helping people to know the whereabouts of a book or books, and helping them to procure the books they need: (d) "Departmental Library" means a library maintained by a department of the State Government: (e) "Public Library" means a library, which permits members of the public to use it for reference or borrowing without charging fee or subscription; (f) "reference service" means assistance from the library staff to the reader or user of the library to enable him to know, locate and consult books and other materials and to secure from such books and materials information.....

The Orissa Public Libraries Act, 2001 Complete Act

State: Orissa

Year: 2001

.....and (c) Director, who shall be the Member-Secretary; Powers and functions of Library Authority. 5. Subject to the provisions of this Act, the rules, made there under and the general or special direction, if any, of the Government, the Library Authority shall exercise the following powers and perform the following functions, namely: (a) to evolve, and, subject to the approval of Government, finalise perspective plans for the developments of public library system and library services in the State which shall be executed by it through the Director and to co-ordinate, and determine the standard of library services form village level to State level; (b) to sanction the opening of Public Libraries subject to availability of funds; (c) to decide policy for the selection and purchase of books required by Public Libraries in the State and, for that purpose, constitute sub-committed in such manner and consisting of such persons as may be prescribed; (d) to set up such other sub-committees may be necessary from time to time to regulate its work; (e) to approve and submit to Government every year, the audited statements of accounts and utilization certificates of.....