In force · As amended up to 2026-08
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(XXV of 1867):
[1][(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.
[Footnotes]
1. Ins. by s. 4, ibid. (w.e.f. 29-12-1956).
Source: India Code