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Which of the following states do not have provision of library cess in their respective Public Library Acts

Which of the following states do not have provision of library cess in their respective Public Library Acts (a) West Bengal (b) Tamil Nadu (c) Kerala (d) Manipur

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    Tamil Nadu Public Libraries have three types. The State Central Library, Connemara Public Library and the Kaurmani Nilayan Library, Government Oriental Manuscripts Library maintained by Government Funds. The District Central Libraries, and Branch Libraries established, under the Act are maintained from Library Fund (i.e., Library Cess plus Government's matching contribution. Besides this, the Government is giving grantin-aid to the libraries such as, Thanjavur Saraswati Mahal Library maintained by local bodies and voluntary organisations. 
    There is a provision for library cess in the Kerala Act. Since, the Act was not implemented, the State Government is helping the libraries by grant-in-aid, through the State Funds. 
    In West Bengal, since there is no provision for levying library cess, the entire expenditure on public libraries, started through the provisions of the Act, will be met from the consolidated fund of the State.
    There is a provision for library cess in the Kerala Act. Since, the Act was not implemented, the State Government is helping the libraries by grant-in-aid, through the State Funds.

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