Recognition of public library association

With a view to providing an incentive to library activities in the State, the Director may, in accordance with the rules, recognise any public library association in the State, registered either under the Societies Registration Act, 1860 or the Bombay Public Trusts Act, 1950 or the Gujarat Co-operative Societies Act, 1961, for the purpose of payment of grant-in-aid or other financial assistance to it.