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 number | 69 of 1993 |
|---|---|
| Enacted | 1993-12-21 |
| In force from | 1995-03-01 |
| Ministry | Ministry of Culture |
| Sections | 18 |
| 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 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
- The Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Sites and Remains Act, 1958
Questions this page answers
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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