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The Haryana Short Titles Amendment Act, 2021

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**TITLE: The Haryana Short Titles Amendment Act, 2021** CHANGE_TITLE: NO This Act updates the official names of historically significant Punjab and East Punjab laws by replacing "Punjab" and "East Punjab" with "Haryana" in their titles, effective November 1, 1966. The amendment applies to over 40 specific statutes that were originally enacted before Haryana's separation from Punjab. The legislation also clarifies that while the short titles are being formally updated, the original numbering and years of these acts should remain unchanged. This change ensures legal clarity and consistency for citizens and authorities working with the state's historical legislation.

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  1. 1. Short title.
  2. 2. Definitions.
  3. 3. Amendment of short titles of Punjab and East Punjab Acts.
  4. 4. Citation of Punjab Acts and East Punjab Acts stands unmodified.
  5. 5. Construction of subordinate legislation made under Punjab Acts and East Punjab Acts.
  6. Schedule. SCHEDULE

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