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Public Records Act

The Public Records Act, 1993 regulates the management, administration, and preservation of public records in India, including those held by the central government and various public entities. It establishes the responsibilities of record officers, outlines penalties for contraventions, and creates an Archival Advisory Board to guide the management of public records. The Act aims to protect historical information, support governance, facilitate public access to records, and prevent misuse of documents.

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Public Records Act

The Public Records Act, 1993 regulates the management, administration, and preservation of public records in India, including those held by the central government and various public entities. It establishes the responsibilities of record officers, outlines penalties for contraventions, and creates an Archival Advisory Board to guide the management of public records. The Act aims to protect historical information, support governance, facilitate public access to records, and prevent misuse of documents.

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PUBLIC RECORDS ACT

OBJECTIVE

 The Act regulates the Management , Administration and


Preservation of Public of Central Government, Union
Territories, Public Sector Undertaking, Statutory Bodies and
Corporations , Commissions and Committees
.
INTRODUCTIO EXPLANATION
N Section 2(e) of the Public Records
held by creating agency as follows:
 Any document, file or manuscript
 Printouts, memory devices and
This Act may be Data
called the Public
Records Act, 1993.
Section 3 Power of the Central
Section 1-18 Government to coordinate, regulate
and supervise operations connected
with the administration, management,
etc. of public records.
Section 4 Prohibition against taking of public records out of India.
Section 5 Record Officer
 Central Govt appoints the agency to maintain the record.
 AGENCY – appoints – RECORD OFFICER
Section 6 Responsibilities of Record Officer
 Properly arrange record
 Maintained and preserve them
 Periodically review records
 Transfer of records
 Appraisal of public record which is more than 25 years old
 Submit annual report to Director General
1. Section 7 deals with Power of Record Officer
 In the event of Destruction, Alternation , Removal of Records
 The Officer can intervene’s and take charge and appropriate
changes
1. Section 9 Penalty For Contraventions
 Imprisonment not exceeding more than 5 years fine not
exceeding ten thousand rupees or both
1. Section 13 Archival Advisory Board : Central Government to
constitute an Archival Advisory Board to be headed by
secretary Of Union Ministry of Culture.
 Functions:
1. Advice Central Government and UT Administration on
matters concerning administration, management,
conservation and use of public records.
2. Lay down guidelines for training of archivists
3. Give directions for acquisition of records from private
custody
 Deal with such matters as may be prescribed
 Power to make rules over the carryout provisions of this Act
CONCLUSION

 Protects Valuable historical and administrative information.


 Supports effective governance and informed decision making
 Facilities Public access to government records
 Prevents unauthorised destruction or misuse of public
documents
 Enhances the role of the National Archives of India in record
keeping

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