1. Short title and extent
(1)
This Act may be called the Delivery of Books [and Newspapers] (Public Libraries) Act, 1954.
(2)
It extends to the whole of India except the State of Jammu and Kashmir*.
Amendment notes (2)
- Ins w.e.f. 29-12-1956 . Ins. by Act 99 of 1956, s. 3 (w.e.f. 29-12-1956).
- . Vide notification No. S.O. 3912(E), dated 30th October, 2019, this Act is made applicable to the Union territory of Jammu and Kashmir and the Union territory of Ladakh.