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The Orissa Public Libraries Act, 2001

The Orissa Public Libraries Act, 2001

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This law establishes a network of public libraries across the state of Orissa to ensure everyone has access to books and information. It creates a system to manage, regulate, and integrate both rural and urban libraries, including government-run ones and those receiving government aid. The Act also sets up a council to advise the government on library development and funding. By organizing these services, the legislation aims to promote education, culture, and information access for all citizens in the state.

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  1. 0. Preamble
  2. 2. Definition
  3. 3. Constitution of Orissa Public Library Council
  4. 4. Constitution of Public Library Authority
  5. 5. Powers and functions of Library Authority
  6. 6. Powers and functions of Chairperson and Working Chairperson of Library Authority
  7. 7. Constitution of Directorate
  8. 8. Powers and functions of Director
  9. 9. State Library
  10. 10. District and City Libraries
  11. 12. Orissa public Library Fund.
  12. 13. Accounts and Audit.
  13. 14. Reports and Returns
  14. 15. Inspection of Public Libraries
  15. 16. Annual Report
  16. 17. Transfer of management and amalgamation of Public Libraries
  17. 18. Vacancies etc. not to invalidate proceedings
  18. 19. Power to make rules

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