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The Maharashtra Public Libraries Act, 1967

Short title, extent and commencement

In force Act 34 of 1967 As on 17 Oct 2026

Act 34 of 1967 Ministry Govt of Maharashtra Enacted 20 Dec 1967

Section 1 of the Maharashtra Public Libraries Act, 1967 deals with short title, extent and commencement. This Act may be called the Maharashtra Public Libraries Act, 1967. The Act was enacted on 20 Dec 1967.

(1) This Act may be called the Maharashtra Public Libraries Act, 1967.

(2) It extends to the whole of the State of Maharashtra.

(3) It shall come into force on such date1 as the State Government may, by notification in the Official Gazette, appoint in that behalf; and different dates may be appointed for bringing this Act into force in different areas of this State.

Section 1, The Maharashtra Public Libraries Act, 1967 (Act 34 of 1967).

Questions about Section 1

What does Section 1 of the Maharashtra Public Libraries Act deal with?

Section 1 of the Maharashtra Public Libraries Act is headed "Short title, extent and commencement". This Act may be called the Maharashtra Public Libraries Act, 1967.

How do I find court cases under Section 1 of the Maharashtra 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: Maharashtra Public Libraries Act 1, section 1 Maharashtra Public Libraries Act, section 1 of the Maharashtra Public Libraries Act. Each opens the full list of orders on eCourtsIndia, where it can be narrowed by court, year and outcome.

When was Section 1 of the Maharashtra Public Libraries Act enacted?

Section 1 of the Maharashtra Public Libraries Act, cited as Maharashtra Public Libraries Act 1, was enacted on 20 Dec 1967 as Act 34 of 1967. It is in force as at the date shown on this page.

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