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The Gujarat Public Libraries Act, 2001

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This Act provides for the recognition and support of public libraries in Gujarat. Libraries can apply for recognition, which the Government can grant, refuse or withdraw, with a right of appeal. Recognised libraries are classified, entered in a register and become eligible for maintenance grants. The Act also recognises public library associations at taluka and other levels.

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Chapter II CLASSIFICATION OF PUBLIC LIBRARIES →

  1. 12Classification of Public libraries

Chapter III GRANTS TO RECOGNISED PUBLIC LIBRARIES →

  1. 13Benefits of recognitions as public libraries
  2. 14Maintenance of grant
  3. 15Number of Public Library Associations

Chapter IV RECOGNITION OF PULBIC LIBRARY ASSOCIATIONS →

  1. 16Application for recognition as Association
  2. 17Conditions of recognition for Taluka Public Library Association
  3. 18Conditions of recognition for District Public Library Association
  4. 19Conditions of recognition for State Public Library Association
  5. 20Power to grant recognition as Association
  6. 21Prohibition to be a member of more than one association
  7. 22Certificate of recognition
  8. 23Refusal to recognisation
  9. 24Withdrawal of recognition
  10. 25Appeal
  11. 26The decision ofthe State Govemment on such appeal shall be final.
  12. 27Register of recognised association

Chapter V DUTIES OF THE PUBLIC LIBRARY ASSOCIATIONS →

  1. 28Duties of Taluka Public Library Association
  2. 29Duties of District Public Library Association
  3. 30Duties of State Public Library Association
  4. 31Payment of Grants

Chapter VI BENEFITS OF RECOGNITION AS ASSOCIATION →

  1. 32Grants to the taluka public library associations
  2. 33Grants to the district public library association
  3. 34Grants to the State Public Library Association
  4. 35Provided that the association shall be required to obtain previous sanction ofthe Director for such publication and for the estimated expenditure thereof.
  5. 36Inspection
  6. 37Breach of rules, orders, etc
  7. 38The decision of the State Government on such appeal shall be final.
  8. 39Powers, duties and functions of the president of the Council
  9. 40The manner of approval of the expenditure out of fund
  10. 41Compensatory allowances
  11. 42The local non-official members shall be entitled to draw conveyance charges in accordance with the rates prescribed by the State Government from time to time.
  12. 43Information and particulars to be included in the annual report

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