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CONSTITUTION OF THE FUND AND ITS ADMINISTRATION

The Punjab Advocates Welfare Fund Act, 2002

Civil200231 sections8 chapters

This law establishes a financial support system specifically for lawyers practicing in Punjab. It creates the Punjab Advocates Welfare Fund, which collects contributions from its members, the government, and other sources to provide cash assistance. The Act applies to advocates registered with the Bar Council of Punjab and Haryana, particularly those who have retired, died, or become physically disabled. Its main goal is to prevent legal professionals and their families from falling into poverty once their active careers end, ensuring a safety net for crucial members of the justice system.

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Chapter I PRELIMINARY →

  1. 1Short title and commencement
  2. 2Definitions

Chapter II CONSTITUTION OF THE FUND AND ITS ADMINISTRATION →

  1. 3Constitution of Fund

Chapter III ESTABLISHMENT OF THE TRUSTEE COMMITTEE →

  1. 4Establishment of the Trustee Committee
  2. 5Disqualification and removal of nominated members
  3. 6Resignation and casual vacancy
  4. 7Acts of the Trustee Committee not to be invalidated by vacancy, defect or irregularity
  5. 8Functions of the Trustee Committee
  6. 9Powers and duties of Secretary
  7. 10Borrowing and investment
  8. 11Accounts and Audit
  9. 12Contribution by the Bar Council

Chapter IV FRAMING OF SCHEMES →

  1. 13Framing of Schemes

Chapter V BAR ASSOCIATION, ITS REGISTRATION, DUTIES AND FUNCTIONS →

  1. 14Recognition and Registration of Bar Association
  2. 15Duties of Bar Associations.

Chapter VI MEMBERSHIP OF FUND AND PAYMENT THEREFROM →

  1. 16Membership of the Fund and payment therefrom.
  2. 17Payment from the fund on cessation of practice.
  3. 18Restriction on alienation and attachment etc. of interest of member in the Fund.

Chapter VII PRINTING AND DISTRIBUTION OF STAMPS →

  1. 19Printing and distribution of stamps by the Trustee Committee.
  2. 20Affixation of Stamps.
  3. 21Cancellation of Fund Stamps.

Chapter VIII MISCELLANEOUS →

  1. 22Meeting of the Trustee Committee.
  2. 23Manner of holding Meeting.
  3. 24Bar of jurisdiction of Civil Courts.
  4. 25Power to summon witnesses and to take evidence.
  5. 26Appeal against decision of the Trustee Committee.
  6. 27Power to amend the Schedule.
  7. 28Power to make rules.
  8. 29Power to make regulations.
  9. 30Repeal and Savings.

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