Section 3 of DBN Act : Section 3: Delivery Of Books Of Public Libraries

Explanation using Example

Imagine a publishing house, "Bright Minds Publications," releases a new science textbook titled "Fundamentals of Quantum Physics" on April 1st. According to Section 3 of The Delivery of Books and Newspapers (Public Libraries) Act, 1954, Bright Minds Publications is legally required to send one copy of this textbook to the National Library in Kolkata. Additionally, they must send copies to three other specified public libraries within 30 days of the publication date, which would be by May 1st.

The copy sent to the National Library must be of the highest quality in terms of printing, including any maps or illustrations, and must be bound or stitched similarly to the best version available for sale. This ensures that the National Library receives a premium copy for its collection.

The copies sent to the other three public libraries should be on the same quality paper as the most widely distributed version for sale, ensuring that these libraries receive copies that are representative of what customers would purchase.

However, if Bright Minds Publications were to release a second edition of "Fundamentals of Quantum Physics" without any new additions or alterations to the content or illustrations, they would not be required to send copies of this edition to the libraries, as long as they had already complied with the Act for the first edition.