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The Punjab Health Systems Corporation Act, 1996

The Punjab Health Systems Corporation Act, 1996

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This Act establishes the Punjab Health Systems Corporation to oversee the comprehensive development and management of healthcare infrastructure across the state. It applies to the entire state of Punjab and empowers the Corporation to construct and maintain hospitals and dispensaries, procure essential medical equipment and drugs, and implement national health programs. By allowing the entity to receive donations and run commercial services, the Act ensures a steady flow of resources to improve medical care. Ultimately, it aims to provide better healthcare services and facilities to the public by centralizing the administration of health systems.

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  1. 1. Short title, extent and commencement
  2. 2. Definitions
  3. 3. Constitution of the Corporation
  4. 4. Functions of the Corporation
  5. 5. Managing Director
  6. 6. Constitution of Board of Directors
  7. 7. Meeting of the Board of Directors
  8. 8. Power of the Board of Directors
  9. 9. Committee of Professional experts
  10. 10. Levy of fee by the Corporation
  11. 11. Funds of the Corporation
  12. 12. Vesting of dispensaries and hospitals with the Corporation
  13. 13. Staffing Pattern
  14. 14. Members, Officers and other employees to be public servants
  15. 15. Protection of action done in good faith
  16. 16. Annual Financial Statement
  17. 17. Subventions and loans to the Corporations
  18. 18. Powers of the Corporation to borrow
  19. 19. Guarantee of loans
  20. 20. Payment of interest to Government
  21. 21. Accounts and Audit
  22. 22. Authentication of orders and other instruments of the Corporation
  23. 23. Directions by the Government
  24. 24. Inspection and Control
  25. 25. Power to make Regulations
  26. 26. Repeal and Saving
  27. SCHEDULE. DISTRICTS

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