Bare Act
The Rajasthan Publlc Libraries Act, 2006
The Rajasthan Public Libraries Act, 2006 establishes a comprehensive public library system across the state of Rajasthan, ranging from the State Central Library down to divisional, district, and village libraries. It creates the Rajasthan State Library Council and a Directorate of Public Libraries to oversee library operations, promote reading habits, maintain standards, and manage library funds. The law applies to public libraries, library associations, training institutions, and local authorities throughout Rajasthan. This Act matters because it ensures equitable access to knowledge, preserves cultural heritage, supports community education, and systematically funds public reading facilities across both urban and rural areas.
- 1. Short title, extent and commencement.
- 2. Definitions.
- 3. Constitution of the State Library council.
- 4. Headquarters of the Council.
- 5. Powers and functions of the Council.
- 6. Term of office of members.
- 7. Filling up of vacancy.
- 8. Meeting of the Council.
- 9. Constitution of Committees.
- 10. Payment of allowances to members of Council.
- 11. Director of public Libraries.
- 12. Function of Director
- 13. Establishment And Management of Public Libraries.
- 14. Constitution of Library advisory Committee.
- 15. Budget for Public Libraries .
- 16. State Library Development Fund.
- 17. Vesting of property held for purpose of public libraries.
- 18. Recognition of public libraries.
- 19. Recognition of public library association.
- 20. Reports and returns.
- 21. inspection of pubic libraries and public library association.
- 22. Submission of Annual Report.
- 23. Member of the Council to be public servant.
- 24. Protection of action taken in good faith.
- 25. Acts and proceedings of the Council presumed to be valid,
- 26. Power to make rules.
- 27. Power to make regulations.
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