The Tamil Nadu Government Gazette Extraordinary, published by authority, dated July 31, 2025, includes an amendment to the Tamil Nadu Public Libraries Rules, 1950, under Part III-Section 1(a), Notifications by Government, School Education Department. Notification No. SRO A-20(a)/2025, references G.O. Ms. No. 175, School Education (PL2) Department, dated 24th July 2025.
The amendment inserts rule 22-A, which states that the Director may, with prior government approval, declare a library of historical or cultural importance eligible for government aid. The continuation of the grant is subject to fulfillment of terms and conditions as notified by the Government in the Tamil Nadu Government Gazette. Chandra Mohan. B, Principal Secretary to Government. Regd. No. TN/CCN/467/2012-14, R. Dis. No. 197/2009, Price: Re. 0.80 Paise.
Key Entities Referenced
Tamil Nadu Public Libraries Rules, 1950: The set of rules governing public libraries in Tamil Nadu, being amended by this notification.
Tamil Nadu Public Libraries Act, 1948: The principal act authorizing the rules governing public libraries in Tamil Nadu, particularly Section 18(1) which is the source of power for this amendment.
School Education Department: The department responsible for issuing the amendment to the Tamil Nadu Public Libraries Rules.
Tamil Nadu Government Gazette: Official gazette for notifications by the Tamil Nadu Government; the amendment's terms and conditions will be published here.
Chennai: Location where the gazette is printed and published.