Bare Act
Public Libraries Act, Gujarat Year 2001
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This Act establishes and regulates the public library system across the entire state of Gujarat. It applies to all local authorities, including municipalities and panchayats, ensuring the creation of libraries ranging from village centers to the state central library. The law mandates the provision of reading facilities, book lending, and extension services to promote cultural heritage and intellectual growth. By setting up a governing council and defining the scope of library services, it ensures that citizens have access to information and educational resources, fostering a literate and informed community.
- 1. Short titte, extent and commencement
- 2. Definitions.
- 3. Constitution of State Library Development Council.
- 4. Head quarters of the Council.
- 5. Powers and functions of Council.
- 6. Term of office of members.
- 7. Filling up of vacancy.
- 8. Meetings of Council.
- 9. Constitution of Committees.
- 10. Payment of allowances to members of Council.
- 11. Director of Public Libraries.
- 12. Functions of Director.
- 13. Public Libraries.
- 14. Establishment and management district and Taluka libararies.
- 15. Consittution of District and Taluka Library advisory Committees.
- 16. Functions of District Library Advisory Committees and Taluka Library Advisory Committees
- 17. Budget for public libraries,
- 18. State Library Development Fund
- 19. Vesting of property held for purpose of public libraries
- 20. Recognition of public libraries
- 21. Recognition of public library association
- 22. Reports and returns
- 23. Inspection of Public Libraries and Public Library
- 24. Submission of Annual report
- 25. Member of Council to be public servants
- 26. Protection of action taken in good faith
- 27. Acts and proceedings of Council presumed to be valid
- 28. Power to make rules
- 29. Power to make regulations
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