| Initial deposit | Rs. 500 minimum | Refundable |
| Registration Fee | Rs. 250 | Not Refundable |
| Number of books | worth Initial Deposit | at a time |
|
Reading Charge per book (Premiums) |
10% of book value | upto 14 days; 1% of book value per extra day for the next 14 days. |
| Monthly Fees | Rs. 100 minus premiums spent in a month | |
| Magazine fee | Per day basis | |
| Book delivery/pickup | Rs. 15 per visit. Can be more in outlying aread. |
Sample monthly fees from the 2nd month onwards:
| Premiums in a month |
Monthly fee the next month (Rs. 100 - Monthly Premiums) |
|---|---|
| Rs. 100 or more | Rs. 0 (Rs. 100 - Rs. 100) |
| Rs. 80 | Rs. 20 (Rs. 100 - Rs. 80) |
| Rs. 60 | Rs. 40 (Rs. 100 - Rs. 60) |
Policy for unreturned books :
If books are not returned within two months, the library will replace the books and the reader has to bear the replacement charges. Replacement charges are the same as the charges for lost books.
Policy for damaged books:
Penalty imposed for damaged books starts from 20% the book value. The actual penalty amount is
decided by the librarian. If the book is unfit to be lent out, then it will have the
same penalty as a lost book.