Central Act

The Public Records Act, 1993

An Act to regulate the management, administration and preservation of public records of the Central Government, Union territory Administrations, public sector undertakings, statutory bodies and corporations, commissions and committees constituted by the Central Government or a Union territory Administration and matters connected therewith or incidental thereto.

Act number69 of 1993
Enacted1993-12-21
In force from1995-03-01
MinistryMinistry of Culture
Sections18
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When did the The Public Records Act, 1993 come into force?

It came into force on 1995-03-01, having been enacted on 1993-12-21.

Which ministry administers it?

The Ministry of Culture.

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