THE MANIPUR PUBLIC LIBRARY (TAKING OVER OF MANAGEMENT) ACT, 2015
The Manipur Public Library (Taking Over of Management) Act, 2015
The Manipur Public Library (Taking Over of Management) Act, 2015 provides for the complete transfer of management, control, and ownership of the Manipur Public Library in Imphal from its former managing society to the Manipur State Government. It applies to the library, its physical and financial assets, previous management personnel, and government-appointed custodians. Under this law, prior private management contracts are terminated, library properties are vested clear of encumbrances in the state, and official custodians are empowered to oversee operations. This legislation ensures that a significant public cultural resource is safeguarded, properly maintained, and operated directly under state supervision for public benefit.
- 1. Short title and Commencement
- 2. Definitions
- 3. Management of the Manipur Public Library
- 4. Contract regarding management of the Manipur Public Library to be deemed to have terminated
- 5. Power to appoint Custodian
- 6. Delegation of Powers
- 7. Protection of action taken in good faith
- 8. Removal of difficulties
- 9. Overriding effect of the Act
- 10. Powers to make Rules
- 11. Rules made under this Act to be laid in the House.
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