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The Himachal Pradesh War Awards Act, 1972

The Himachal Pradesh War Awards Act, 1972

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The Himachal Pradesh War Awards Act, 1972 provides financial or honorific rewards, known as War Jagirs, to eligible parents residing in Himachal Pradesh whose children served in the armed forces during national emergencies or major conflicts. It specifically applies to parents who sent their only child, both of their only two children, or three or more children to serve during the 1962 or 1971 national emergencies, or three or more children during World War II, excluding those who already received equivalent government awards. This law matters because it officially recognizes and honors families for exceptional military sacrifice while protecting these lifetime grants from legal attachment by creditors.

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  1. 0. Preamble
  2. 1. Short title, extent and commencement.
  3. 2. Definitions.
  4. 4. Tenure of War Jagirs.
  5. 5. Power to attach conditions to enjoyment of War Jagirs.
  6. 6. Exemption of War Jagir from attachment.
  7. 7. Savings.
  8. 8. Certain questions to be referred to the Government for final decision.
  9. 9. Repeal and Savings.

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