hello friends every one of know that the publishers have to send one copy of ech published document act. to National library and other national level libraries (delhi, chennai, Mumbai). at present only 30% of published documents re sent under the act. manly it is due to lack punitive action and loopholes in the act. recently the publishers proposed the govt to reduce the no to TWO. the govt put up the proposal to consultative committee. it is beig examined. we know that the publishers give 40 to 60% discount on the books. may i seek opinion of the professionals in regard to the implementation of the act and suggested proposal by the publishers? further u may also suggestt the punishment, what is the fate of the similar acts in other countries. it will be highly appreciative if evey can participate and send their feelings, opinions and suggested actions. laxman rao ===== Prof.N.LAXMAN RAO, Dept.of Library & Information Science, Osmania University, HYDERABAD- 500 007 (INDIA) President, Indian Association of Teachers in Library and Information Science (IATLIS). Ph:+91-40-27171565 (res): +91-40- 27682290 (off) 9246547599 (Mobile) e:mail-- naglaxman@yahoo.com OR naglaxman@indiatimes.com ___________________________________________________________ ALL-NEW Yahoo! Messenger - all new features - even more fun! http://uk.messenger.yahoo.com