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  1. Residents of Chandigarh, Mohali and Panchkula can become members of this Library.

  2. The Security is Rs. 250/- for Govt. Servants and Children below the age of 16 Rs.150/-. For others the security is Rs. 500/-.

  3. Security is refunded once you cease to be member of this Library.

  4. Members are responsible for the safe custody of their membership cards. The duplicate card will be issued on payment of Re. 1/- only. Members will be held responsible for any loss that the library may have to undergo due to the misuse of their lost cards.

  5. The card of a reader will be valid for twelve months and can be renewed by filling up a renewal slip.

  6. The Library is open to public from 10.00 A.M. to 5.30 P.M. on all working days.

  7. It is closed on Sundays, Gazzetted holidays and last Saturdays of the month.

  8. Newspaper Section is open for public from 10.00 A.M. to 5.30 P.M. every day.

  9. Counter for issue/return of books will close 15 minutes before the closing time of the library.

  10. Two books can be issued to a member for a maximum period of 14 days.

  11. Books on loan can be recalled and the loan terminated at any time by order of the Librarian.

  12. Delay fine of 25 paise is charged per day per book if not returned.

  13. Before leaving the counter, the member shall satisfy himself/herself as to whether the book is in sound condition and if not shall bring the book to the notice of the Librarian/person issuing book at the counter, otherwise he/she will be held responsible for the replacement of books.

  14. In case the book is lost the member shall replace the book, or pay the cost of book plus one third extra as processing charges.

  15. Periodical publications, rare books and books from Reference Section are not issued.

  16. Membership can be nullified if a member is found tearing pages of the books, stealing of hiding books etc.

  17. Bags, helmets, briefcases, sticks, umbrellas etc. are to be deposited at the entrance counter.

  18. Certain periodicals can be read only on producing membership card or one's identity card.

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