Delivery of Books and Newspapers (Public Libraries) Act,1954

Act No : 27

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Section : Definitions.

2. Definitions. 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; (25 of 1867). 4*[(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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