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The Punjab Gram Panchayat 1986

The Punjab Gram Panchayat (Amendment) Act, 1986 establishes rules for dividing assets, liabilities, and administrative responsibilities when village boundaries are reorganized in Punjab. It applies to local village councils, known as Gram Panchayats, undergoing division, realignment, or merging of areas. When a village territory is detached to form a new council or join another, this law directs how physical properties, cash reserves, government grants, outstanding taxes, active contracts, and ongoing legal proceedings are apportioned based on location or population proportion. This regulation matters because it ensures fair financial distribution, prevents administrative confusion, and protects local governance continuity during structural reorganizations.

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