The ORISSA PUBLIC LIBRARIES ACT, 2001
odisha · 2002
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- S. 1(1) This Act may be called in Orissa Public Libraries Act, 2001
- S. 2Section defines key terms used in the Odisha Public Libraries Act, 2001, including "aided library," "book," and various library types.
- S. 3Section 3 establishes the Orissa Public Library Council to advise the government on public library management and development.
- S. 4Section 4 establishes the Orissa Public Library Authority, its powers, and its initial membership.
- S. 5Section 5 empowers the Library Authority to plan, sanction, and regulate public libraries, and manage funds and donations.
- S. 6Section 6 outlines the Chairperson's role as head of the Library Authority, supervision duties, and power to delegate to the Working Chairperson.
- S. 7(1) The Government shall, for the purpose of carrying out the objects of this Act
- S. 8Section 8 mandates the Director to implement the Library Authority's plans and exercise prescribed powers under government control.
- S. 9(1) The State Library shall be headed by the Director of Public Libraries who shall be not below the rank of a Class-I O
- S. 10Section 10 establishes district and city libraries and sets up district library committees for their management.
- S. 12Section 12 establishes the Orissa Public Library Fund and outlines its sources, management, and use for library services.
- S. 13Section 13 mandates the Director to maintain and audit library fund accounts, with reports sent to the Chairperson and Government.
- S. 14Section mandates library managers to provide required reports and information to the Director or authorized officers.
- S. 15Section 15 authorizes the Director or designated officers to inspect public libraries to ensure compliance with the Act and related rules.
- S. 16Section mandates the Director to annually report on the Library Authority's progress in providing services and submit it to the government for legislative assembly.
- S. 17Section 17 allows the government to transfer and amalgamate public libraries for better management.
- S. 18Section 18 ensures that vacancies or constitutional defects do not invalidate council or library committee actions.
- S. 19(1) The Government may, by notification, make rules of carrying out the provisions of this Act
- S. 20The section allows the government to issue orders to address difficulties in implementing the Act, but only within two years of its commencement.