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The Goa Public Libraries Act, 1993

Functions of a District Library

In force Act 14 of 1995 As on 21 Oct 2026

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Act 14 of 1995 Instruments 1

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Section 12 of the Goa Public Libraries Act, 1993 deals with functions of a District Library. The functions of a District Library shall be as follows :- (a) to provide reference and bibliographical service in the district;

The functions of a District Library shall be as follows :- (a) to provide reference and bibliographical service in the district;

(b) to extend library service in the urban and rural areas by setting up taluka branch libraries, mobile libraries and deposit centres and to extend similar service in the district through the various taluka libraries and other library units;

(c) to feed taluka libraries with supply of suitable books;

(d) to co-operate with and help the aided libraries in the district in accordance with the instructions of the 11[State Library Officer];

(e) to co-operate with other institutions and groups especially the social, educational institutions and workers, in promoting adult education and library mindedness among the people;

(f) to arrange conferences, camps and seminars of librarians and other library workers in the district. 12 [(13) omitted (14) omitted (15) omitted (16) omitted]

Section 12, The Goa Public Libraries Act, 1993 (Act 14 of 1995).

Made under this section, and citing it

1 instrument names this provision in its title or its text without being made under it.

All subordinate legislation

Questions about Section 12

What does Section 12 of the Goa Public Libraries Act deal with?

Section 12 of the Goa Public Libraries Act is headed "Functions of a District Library". The functions of a District Library shall be as follows :- (a) to provide reference and bibliographical service in the district;

How do I find court cases under Section 12 of the Goa Public Libraries Act?

In judgments and charge sheets this section is written several ways, and each form finds a different set of orders. These search the full text of every order eCourtsIndia holds, best matches first: Goa Public Libraries Act 12, section 12 Goa Public Libraries Act, section 12 of the Goa Public Libraries Act. Each opens the full list of orders on eCourtsIndia, where it can be narrowed by court, year and outcome.

What should I read with Section 12 of the Goa Public Libraries Act, and has it changed?

One instrument names it without being made under it, most recently Notifications under the provision of the Goa Public Libraries Act, 1993 (Goa Act 14 of 1995) (1997).

When was the Goa Public Libraries Act enacted?

Goa Public Libraries Act was enacted in 1995 as Act 14 of 1995. India Code records no commencement date for it. It is in force as at the date shown on this page.

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