Notes on Delivery of "Books and Newspapers" (Public Library) Act, 1954

 Delivery of "Books and Newspapers" (Public Library) Act, 1954

1. Introduction: In 1954 the Indian Parliament passed the Distribution of Books (Public Library) Act. As per this Act, the publisher of each book, newspaper or serial should publish a copy of the book at the own library to the National Library in Calcutta (Kolkata) within thirty days and give one copy to three others. . Public library designated by the Central Government. The Delivery of Books (Public Library) Act, 1954: No. 27 of 1954, Amended with the Delivery of Books (Public Library) Amendment Act, No. 99 of 1956: 1956 and thus it became "distribution of books 'and newspapers.' (Public Library) Act, 1954 '. Entry "and newspaper" provided by the Distribution of Books (Public Library) Amendment Act, 1956. Also includes serials. Delivery of Books (Public Library) Act, 1954 except the State of Jammu and Kashmir Is spread all over India.

2. Mode of distribution: A copy of each book published by a publisher and the publisher of each newspaper, which is published in the area of ​​this Act, shall distribute at its own expense, as soon as a copy of each issue of the newspaper. It is published by him to the three public library librarians, to be delivered by registered post or through a special envoy. Under the Delivery of Books and Newspapers (Public Libraries) Act, 1954, the National Library, Kolkata (presently Kolkata) is entitled to receive a copy of every publication published by anyone anywhere in the country. Other copies should be distributed to Connemara Public Library, Madras (Chennai), Central Library, Town Hall, Bombay (Mumbai) and Delhi Public Library. The copy given to the National Library, Kolkata should be the best of its kind.

3. Receipt for books distributed: The person in charge of a public library (whether called a librarian or by any other name) or any other person authorized by him, on whose behalf a copy of a book is distributed, is published by the publisher. Will give to A receipt in writing and send it to the publisher by registered post and such receipt shall be conclusive proof of the fact that a copy of the book has been duly distributed in the public library in which he is the librarian.

4. Benefits for the publisher: The Indian National Bibliography is purchased from all major libraries and English-speaking institutions around the world and beyond. Books received through the Distribution of Books and Newspapers (Public Libraries) Act 1954, 56 are included in the INB. Thus, INB offers the publisher or author an excellent and unique opportunity to use the platform of the Indian National Bibliography, which provides the widest possible publicity to their publications not only in India but throughout the world. Therefore, the Distribution of Books and Newspapers (Public Libraries) Act 1954, 56 also gives the commercial advantage of publicity to publishers or authors.

5. Penalty: Any publisher who violates any provision of this Act. Or under any rule made herein shall be punishable with a fine which may extend to fifty rupees and "if the contravention is in relation to the book, shall also be punishable with a fine which shall be equal to the value of the book" and offenses. The trial court may direct that the whole or any part of the fine recovered by it be paid to the public library through compensation to that book or "newspaper", as the case may be, to be given. needed.

6. Conclusion: The Delivery of Books and Newspapers (Public Library) Act, 1954 provides for a copy of every publication brought anywhere in India to the National Library, Calcutta. Apart from the obligation on publishers under the law, there is an advantage that they stand to enjoy by submitting their publications to the National Library. This gives them an excellent opportunity to use the platform of the Indian National Bibliography which provides their publications in India and the widest possible publicity worldwide.