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The Goa Public Libraries Act, 1993

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This law establishes, maintains, and develops public libraries throughout the state of Goa. It applies to all public libraries, including government-run ones and those receiving state aid. The Act aims to promote reading habits, provide access to books and information, and ensure that library services are available to everyone. It also covers special libraries for the blind and mobile services, ensuring that the government supports a network of institutions to foster education and culture for the public.

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  1. 0. Preamble
  2. 1. Short title, extent and commencement
  3. 2. Definitions
  4. 3. Establishment of Library Service
  5. 4. Constitution and establishment of Council
  6. 5. State Library Development Cell
  7. 6. State Library
  8. 7. Book Stock of the State Library
  9. 8. Certain volumes to be delivered to State Librarian/Curator
  10. 9. Department of State Library
  11. 10. Officer in charge of the State Library
  12. 11. The District Library
  13. 12. Functions of a District Library
  14. 17. Library Fund
  15. 18. Library Cess
  16. 19. Public Library Finance
  17. 21. State Library Association
  18. 22. Power to make Rules

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