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Uttarakhand Public Library Act, 2005

Uttarakhand Public Library Act, 2005

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This Act establishes a comprehensive framework for public libraries throughout the state of Uttarakhand. It defines what qualifies as a public library and creates a State Library Committee to oversee their administration and development. The legislation applies to libraries established by the government, local bodies, and recognized institutions, ensuring they meet specific standards. By regulating these facilities, the government aims to provide citizens with equitable access to educational resources and information, thereby promoting literacy, culture, and community development across the state.

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  1. 1. Short title, extent and commencement
  2. 2. Definitions
  3. 3. Constitutions and Composition of the State Library Committee and its Functions
  4. 4. Terms of office of certain members of the Committee
  5. 5. Filling up of casual vacancies of certain members of the Committee
  6. 6. Meeting of the Committee
  7. 7. Act of State Library Committee not to be invalidated by informality, etc.
  8. 8. Constitution of the Cell of Public Libraries in the Education Department
  9. 9. Constitution and incorporation of District Authority
  10. 10. Composition of District Library Authority
  11. 11. Term of office of members of a District Library Authority
  12. 12. Disqualification for being chosen as and for being a member of the District Library Authority
  13. 13. Filling up of casual vacancies of the members of the District Library Authority
  14. 14. Powers and Functions of District Library Authority
  15. 15. Schemes to be submitted by District Library Authority
  16. 16. Executive Committees and sub-committees of District Library Authority
  17. 17. Act of District Library Authority not to be invalidated by informality etc.
  18. 18. Vesting of properties in District Library Authority
  19. 19. Powers of State Government to make bye-laws
  20. 20. Library Fee and Library Fund
  21. 21. Maintenance of Accounts
  22. 22. Reports and Returns
  23. 23. Inspection of Libraries
  24. 24. Power to make Rules

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