Civic bodies default on library cess; Kerala State Library Council to initiate legal proceedings
Several municipal corporations in Kerala are facing legal action for failing to remit library cess collected from citizens to the State Library Council. The non-payment has caused a significant financial crisis for the library system.
Why it matters
The failure to transfer statutory funds threatens the operational viability of public libraries, which are essential for community education and literacy.
Multiple Municipal Corporations across Kerala have defaulted on remitting crores of rupees collected as library cess to the State Library Council, pushing it into an unprecedented financial crisis.
The article relies on RTI data and official statements to highlight a systemic administrative failure, maintaining a neutral tone.
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