(1) The Kerala State Library Council shall consult the Public Service Commission,—
(a) on all matters relating to the method of recruitment of the officers and employees of the Library Councils;
(b) on the principles to be followed in making appointments by direct recruitment to the posts under the Library Councils and the suitability of candidates for such appointments.
(2) Where the Public Service Commission is consulted on a matter under sub-section (1), the Commission shall advise the Kerala State Library Council on that matter.
* Received the assent of the Governor on the 23rd day of December, 2014 and published in the Kerala Gazette Extraordinary No. 3145 dated 23rd December, 2014.
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(3) In the case of any difference of opinion between the Public Service Commission and the Kerala State Library Council on a matter under sub-section (1), the Kerala State Library Council shall refer the matter to the Government and the decision of the Government thereon shall be final:
Provided that the Government shall, before taking a decision against the advise of the Public Service Commission, refer the matter to the Public Service Commission.