Section 17
Functions And Duties Of The Corporation
(1) It shall be the main duty of the Corporation to operate and manage it as a high class publication body by publishing such books, etc. as may be useful for schools, colleges and general people, by keeping the Corporation free from the influence of any political or economic party or ideology.

(2) The Corporation may also publish other useful maps, calendars etc. taking into consideration of the public interest, without prejudice to the duties set forth in Sub-section (1).

(3) Without prejudice to the generality of the powers and duties under Sub-section (1), the Corporation may in particular perform the following functions or exercise the following powers:

(a) To carry out all acts including getting books etc. to be written, translated, and printing, publication, distribution, advertisement and operation thereof,