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The Mahatma Phule Vastu Sangrahalaya, Poona, Act, 1968

The Mahatma Phule Vastu Sangrahalaya, Poona, Act, 1968

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This legislation establishes the governance framework for the Mahatma Phule Vastu Sangrahalaya museum in Pune, Maharashtra. It outlines the museum's educational mission to showcase science, agriculture, industry, and the cultural and economic heritage of Maharashtra. The law creates an autonomous corporate Board of Trustees composed of state officials, local leaders, and member representatives to manage museum operations, property, funds, and exhibits. It applies to government officials, municipal bodies, museum staff, and members who contribute to its upkeep. By institutionalizing public funding, auditing, and state oversight, the Act ensures the preservation and public exhibition of historical, scientific, and artistic artifacts.

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  1. 1. Short title and commencement.
  2. 2. Definitions.
  3. 3. Aims and objects.
  4. 4. Members of the Museum.
  5. 5. Meeting of general body of members of the Museum.
  6. 6. Constitution of the Board.
  7. 7. Term of office.
  8. 8. Quorum.
  9. 9. Acts of Board not invalid by reason of vacancy, etc.
  10. 10. Power to appoint committees.
  11. 11. Property vested in Board on trust.
  12. 12. Power of Board to lend, exchange, sell, present or destroy articles in collections.
  13. 13. Further power of Board.
  14. 14. Power of Board to borrow.
  15. 15. Power of Board to make by-laws.
  16. 16. Secretary and staff.
  17. 17. Officers and servants of Board to be public servants.
  18. 18. Contribution by Municipal Corporation of City of Poona.
  19. 19. Expenditure.
  20. 20. Audit.
  21. 21. Inspection of Museum.
  22. 22. Rules.
  23. 23. Repeal and saving.

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