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The Kerala Public Records Act, 2025, establishes a formal framework for the management, preservation, and disposal of public records within the state. It mandates that government departments and agencies maintain their records systematically, ensuring that documents of historical, administrative, or national importance are preserved in the State Archives. The Act defines the responsibilities of "records officers" in each agency, sets strict rules for the destruction of obsolete files, and creates an Archival Advisory Board to oversee these processes. For citizens, this ensures transparency and the availability of historical data for research, while protecting sensitive government information from unauthorized access or destruction.
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Chronological legislative evolution of The Kerala Public Records Act, 2025 across statutory gazettes and amending Acts.