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The West Bengal Public Libraries Act, 1979

Section 5

In force Act 39 of 1979 As on 29 Oct 2026

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Act 39 of 1979 Cited by 1 provision

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Section 5 of the West Bengal Public Libraries Act, 1979. The Central Library shall, in addition to running a library and a reading room, perform such other functions as may be entrusted to it from time to time by the Government or any other officer authorised by the Government in that behalf.

The Central Library shall, in addition to running a library and a reading room, perform such other functions as may be entrusted to it from time to time by the Government or any other officer authorised by the Government in that behalf. Functions of the Central Library. (Chapter II .- The State Library Council .- Sections 6, 7.) Appointment and functions of Director.

Section 5, The West Bengal Public Libraries Act, 1979 (Act 39 of 1979).

Cross-references

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This section refers to

  1. s. 6
  2. s. 7

Referred to by 1

  1. s. 4

Questions about Section 5

How do I find court cases under Section 5 of the West Bengal 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: West Bengal Public Libraries Act 5, section 5 West Bengal Public Libraries Act, section 5 of the West Bengal 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 5 of the West Bengal Public Libraries Act, and has it changed?

Its own text turns on section 6, section 7, so none of them can safely be read on its own. 1 other provision in this corpus refers back to it.

When was the West Bengal Public Libraries Act enacted?

West Bengal Public Libraries Act was enacted in 1979 as Act 39 of 1979. India Code records no commencement date for it. It is in force as at the date shown on this page.

Other sections of this Act

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