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THE HIMACHAL PRADESH PUBLIC RECORDS ACT, 2006

The Himachal Pradesh Public Records Act, 2006

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This Act governs the management, preservation, and disposal of all official public documents in Himachal Pradesh. It applies to the State Government, its departments, government-controlled corporations, statutory bodies, and local authorities. By creating a structured system with designated Record Officers, the law ensures historical records are protected, organized, and easily accessible. It maintains the integrity of public data, prevents unnecessary storage clutter, and provides a clear framework for using government archives for official purposes or historical preservation.

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  1. 0. Preamble
  2. 1. Short title
  3. 2. Definitions
  4. 3. Powers of the State Government
  5. 4. Prohibition against taking of public records out of State
  6. 5. Record Officer
  7. 6. Responsibilities of Record Officer
  8. 7. Powers and functions of the Record Officer
  9. 8. Destruction or disposal of public records
  10. 9. Penalty for contraventions
  11. 10. No public records bearing security classification
  12. 11. Receipt of records from private sources
  13. 12. Access to public records
  14. 13. Archival Advisory Board
  15. 14. Functions of the Boards
  16. 15. Powers of the Director
  17. 16. Protection of action taken in good faith
  18. 17. Power to make rules

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