Madras Public Libraries Rules, 1950
Central · 1950
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Chapter Chapter I
- S. 1The Madras Public Libraries Rules, 1950, come into effect on April 1, 1950.
- S. 11Section 11 mandates the Director to notify the district board of library authority vacancies, which the board must then fill by election.
- S. 12Section 12 mandates the Chairman to notify the District Panchayat Officer of library authority vacancies to be filled by panchayat presidents' election.
- S. 13Section 13 mandates the Director or Chairman to notify the municipal council of vacancies in the Library Authority to be filled by council election.
- S. 14Section 14 mandates the Local Library Authority Chairman to inform the Director to fill vacancies among the ten nominated members.
- S. 15Section 15 requires the Local Library Authority Chairman to report library vacancies to the Director for necessary action.
- S. 16Section 16 outlines the method for electing members to the Local Library Authority via ballot.
Chapter Chapter II
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- S. 18Section 18 outlines eligibility criteria for libraries to be included in the register of aided libraries, emphasizing public access, minimum operational hours, and content standards.
- S. 19Section 19 outlines conditions for libraries to remain on the register of aided libraries, including maintaining standards, regular inspections, and reporting requirements.
- S. 20Section 20 provides for financial aid from the Director for capital and recurring expenses of public libraries in Madras.
- S. 21Section 21 provides for non-recurring grants for capital expenditures on approved library buildings, with the government setting the grant proportion and maximum limit.
- S. 22Section 22 outlines the process for sanctioning recurring grants for public libraries based on previous financial year's expenditure.
Chapter Chapter III
- S. 23Section 23 mandates that library funds be deposited in government treasury, with exceptions for local bank accounts or investments with government approval.
- S. 24Section 24 mandates who can sign for library fund expenditures and authorizes the Secretary to act if the Chairman is unavailable.
- S. 25Section 25 mandates local library authorities to submit accounts to auditors and allows auditors to request documents and testimonies.
- S. 26Section 26 mandates auditors to report any financial irregularities, progress updates, losses, and neglect to the Local Library Authority and Director.
- S. 27Section 27 mandates the Local Library Authority to address audit objections and submit reports to the District Inspector and Government for review.
- S. 28Section 28 allows auditors to disallow illegal expenses, surcharge responsible individuals, and certify amounts due for negligence or misconduct.
- S. 29Section 29 requires auditors to provide written reasons for any disallowance, surcharge, or charge.
- S. 30Section 30 mandates payment of certified library dues within 14 days or appeals to government, with unpaid amounts recoverable by the Local Authority.
- S. 31The section allows the government to waive library fee recovery if deemed necessary by auditors.
Chapter Chapter IV
- S. 32Section 32 mandates the Local Library Authority to hold regular meetings at designated locations as arranged by the Chairman.
- S. 33Section 33 mandates that a meeting of the Local Library Authority can be convened by members if the Chairman does not act on a written requisition from one-third of the members.
- S. 34Section 34 mandates that the Local Library Authority's meetings are chaired by the Chairman or, in his absence, by a member selected by the meeting.
- S. 35Local Library Authority meetings are public, but the presiding member can exclude the public for specific reasons.
- S. 36Section 36 determines that decisions are made by majority vote, with the presiding member casting a deciding vote in case of a tie.
- S. 37Section 37 mandates that at least six members or one-third of the Local Library Authority must be present for any business to be transacted at a meeting.
- S. 38Section 38 outlines the conditions for adjournment of meetings and the removal or possible restoration of absent Local Library Authority members.
- S. 39Section 39 prevents local library authority resolutions from being altered or canceled within three months without a special meeting and majority support.
- S. 40Section 40 mandates that meeting minutes of the Local Library Authority be recorded and made available for inspection by cess-paying individuals.
- S. 41Section 41 mandates written records of committee proceedings to be submitted to the Local Library Authority.
- S. 42Section 42 outlines the presiding, control, and appointment duties of the Chairman and Secretary for Local Library Authorities.
- S. 43Section 43 resolves disputes in rule interpretation by reporting to the Director, whose decision is final.
Chapter Chapter V
- S. 44Section 44 requires Local Library Authorities to draft and submit a tentative plan to the Director for the future library network.
- S. 45Section 45 outlines a scheme for mapping and organizing public libraries in cities and rural areas based on population and geography.
- S. 46The Director reviews and approves local library schemes with modifications, then issues execution instructions.
- S. 47Section 47 was removed by a 1957 notification, thus no longer applicable.
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