Bye-laws sanctioned by the Government oj India 
on 4th March 1912, in accordance 
with Act X of J 9 J 0. 
[These bye-laws, with the exception of the first part, refer only to the 
Zoological and Anthropological and the Art Sections of the Museum, 
as the othe?” sections are not under the direct control of the Trustees.] 
PART I. 
Bye-laws relating to the Museum as a whole. 
SECTION T. 
The Sections of the Museum and the officers in charge of each. 
1 The following Sections are recognized as constituting the 
Indian Museum:— 
(1) The Zoological and Anthropological Section. 
(2) The Art Section. 
(3) The Archaeological Section. 
(4) The Industrial Section. 
(5) The Geological Section. 
2. The first two Sections, viz., the Zoological and Anthro¬ 
pological and the Art Sections, remain under the direct control 
of the Trustees, through whom the officer in charge of each 
Section shall make arrangements necessary for the upkeep of the 
establishment, for the proper preservation, classification and 
arrangement of the specimens, and for scientific or artistic work 
done in connection with the Museum. Separate bye-laws have 
been drawn up as regards these Sections. 
3. As regards the other Sections, viz., the Archaeological, 
Geological and Industrial Sections, the Trustees retain visiting 
powers. The officer in charge of each Section shall submit to the 
Trustees an annual report as to the working of that Section and 
shall communicate directly with the Trustees as regards matters 
within their jurisdiction. He will, however, arrange directly with 
the Government of India as regards the staff and grant necessary 
for the proper preservation, classification and display of the 
