Transfer of management and amalgamation of Public Libraries

On and after the commencement of this Act, the Government may, for the purpose of proper and effective management of Public Libraries in the State, by notification. (a) transfer any Gandhi Pathagar to a suitable registered voluntary organization and make provision for grant-in-aid in respect thereof; and (b) amalgamate two or more Public Libraries into a single Public Library, in accordance with the rules made under this Act.