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Section 2: Definitions.

The Delivery of Books and Newspapers (Public Libraries) Act, 1954Central Act · Act 27 of 1954

In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires:--

(a) "book" includes every volume, part or division of a volume and pamphlet, in any language, and every sheet of music, map, chart or plan separately printed or lithographed, but does not include a newspaper published in conformity with the provisions of section 5 of the Press and Registration of Books Act, 1867(XXV of 1867):

[(aa) 'newspaper' means any printed periodical work containing public news or comments on public news published in conformity with the provisions of section 5 of the Press and Registration of Books Act, 1867 (25 of 1867).]

(b) "public libraries" means the National Library at Calcutta and any three other libraries which may be specified by the Central Government in this behalf by notification in the Official Gazette.

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ActThe Delivery of Books and Newspapers (Public Libraries) Act, 1954
Section2
Marginal noteDefinitions.
JurisdictionCentral
StatusIn force as published by the source

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  • inserted. . Ins. by s. 4, ibid. (w.e.f. 29-12-1956).

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