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The East Punjab Refugees Rehabilitation (Loans and Grants) Act, 1948

The East Punjab Refugees Rehabilitation (Loans and Grants) Act, 1948

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This law provides financial assistance in the form of loans and grants to individuals and groups displaced from Western Pakistan to India after the 1947 civil disturbances. It specifically targets refugees who were residents or property owners in the region before March 1, 1947, and now reside in the specified territories. The government appoints authorities to manage these funds, setting strict limits on the amount of money that can be provided to ensure the aid reaches those in need for rehabilitation purposes.

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  1. 1. Short title and extent
  2. 2. Definitions
  3. 3. Controlling Authority
  4. 4. Limits of loans and grants
  5. 5. Procedure for sanctioning loans and grants
  6. 6. Security for repayment of loans
  7. 7. Agreement to be executed by grantee
  8. 8. Loan how repayable

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