The National Archives Ordinance, 1983

( Ordinance NO. XXXIX OF 1983 )

[ 18th August, 1983 ]

এই আইন বাংলাদেশ জাতীয় আরকাইভস আইন, ২০২১ (২০২১ সালের ২১ নং আইন) দ্বারা রহিত করা হইয়াছে।
An Ordinance to provide for the establishment of National Archives for the collection, preservation, maintenance and administration of permanent records and archives of the Government.

 
 
 
WHEREAS it is expedient to provide for the establishment of National Archives for the collection, preservation, maintenance and administration of permanent records and archives of the Government and for matters connected therewith or incidental thereto;
 
 
 
 
NOW, THEREFORE, in pursuance of the Proclamation of the 24th March, 1982, and in exercise of all powers enabling him in that behalf, the Chief Martial Law Administrator is pleased to make and promulgate the following Ordinance:-
 
 
 

CONTENTS

SECTIONS

1. Short title

2. Definitions

3. Establishment of the National Archives

4. Advisory Council

5. Meetings of the Advisory Council

6. Functions of the Advisory Council

7. Appointment of Director

8. Powers and duties of the Director

9. Selection and transfer of public records to the National Archives

10. Destruction of records

11. Access of public to public records

12. Procedure relating to documents where public office is to be closed down

13. Records of Commissions

14. Documents and manuscripts in private possession

15. Prohibition of export of certain documents and manuscripts from Bangladesh

16. Official seal

17. Authentication of copies and extracts

18. Deposit in the National Archives of public and private records received for permanent preservation

19. Temporary transfer of records from National Archives

20. Annual report

21. Penalties

22. Power to make rules

Schedule

SCHEDULE