Central Act
The Delivery of Books and Newspapers (Public Libraries) Act, 1954
An Act to provide for delivery of books to the National Library and other public libraries.
| Act number | 27 of 1954 |
|---|---|
| Enacted | 1954-05-20 |
| In force from | 1954-05-20 |
| Ministry | Ministry of Culture |
| Sections | 9 |
| Section text held | Registry entry; certified PDF held |
Other Acts of the Ministry of Culture
- The Lalit Kala Akadami (Taking Over of Management) Act, 1997
- The Kalakshetra Foundation Act, 1993
- The Public Records Act, 1993
- The Asiatic Society Act, 1984
- The Rampur Raza Library Act, 1975
- The Antiquities and Art Treasures Act, 1972
- The Khuda Bakhsh Oriental Public Library Act, 1969
- The Salar Jung Museum Act, 1961
Questions this page answers
When did the The Delivery of Books and Newspapers (Public Libraries) Act, 1954 come into force?
It came into force on 1954-05-20, having been enacted on 1954-05-20.
Which ministry administers it?
The Ministry of Culture.
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