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Every individual who wants to use the library\u2019s services and facilities must register as a member.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Temporary membership <\/td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
One-day membership <\/td>Rs. 100.00 <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Permanent membership <\/td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Three months membership<\/td>Rs. 500.00<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
One year membership (annual membership)<\/td>Rs. 1000.00<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Life membership<\/td>Rs. 2500.00<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Institutional membership for one year <\/td>Rs. 5000.00<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Life membership for retired officers of the National
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Special membership in relation to the National
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\nReading Month \u2013 October for a selected category of
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Ther senior citizens may receive free life-time
\nmembership with a payment Rs. 200\/- for library
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