(1) This Act may be called the Delivery of Books [and Newspapers] (Public Libraries) Act, 1954.
(2) It extends to the whole of India except the State of Jammu and Kashmir*.
Section 1: Short title and extent.
The Delivery of Books and Newspapers (Public Libraries) Act, 1954Central Act · Act 27 of 1954
Where this provision sits
| Act | The Delivery of Books and Newspapers (Public Libraries) Act, 1954 |
|---|---|
| Section | 1 |
| Marginal note | Short title and extent. |
| Jurisdiction | Central |
| Status | In force as published by the source |
How this provision has been amended
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- inserted, Act 99 of 1956. . Ins. by Act 99 of 1956, s. 3 (w.e.f. 29-12-1956). *. Vide notification No. S.O. 3912(E), dated 30th October, 2019, this Act is made applicable to the Union territory of Jammu and Kashmir and the Union territory of Ladakh.
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