PAPER ID: IJIM/Vol. 7(XII)April 2023/6-9/2

AUTHOR: Parameshwar Shivling Kempegouda

TITLE: A REVIEW OF INDIA’S PUBLIC LIBRARY LEGISLATION’S INCLUSION OF A LIBRARY CESS

ABSTRACT: Libraries don’t get paid for the services they provide. As a result, they depend on ongoing financial assistance from the government to run the programmes efficiently. Regular financial support helps the library system to operate more effectively. The levying of a library cess is required for the methodical and deliberate expansion of public libraries using trustworthy and proven financial resources. The current study focuses on a review of public libraries Acts in Indian states that includes a library cess provisions for running public libraries in their respective states.

KEYWORDS: Library cess, Legislation, Public library, fund, state, local government.

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