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(1) The Government shall constitute a State Library Council (hereinafter referred to as the Council) for the purpose of advising the Government on the management of the Central Library, on matters of public library system and on such other matters relating to libraries and library service as may be referred to it. (2) The Council shall, in consultation with Local Library Authorities constituted under Chapter III, also formulate the principles governing the eligibility of private libraries to receive recognition or aid under this Act. (3) The Council shall exercise such powers and perform such duties as may be prescribed.