The Punjab Industrial Housing Act, 1956
The Punjab Industrial Housing Act, 1956
The Punjab Industrial Housing Act, 1956, regulates the allotment, rent collection, and eviction procedures for government-subsidized housing in Chandigarh. It applies to industrial workers, as defined under the Factories Act, and governs the officials managing these properties. This law matters because it ensures that low-cost housing subsidized by the government goes to the workers who need it. It sets clear rules for rent deductions from salaries, defines unauthorized occupancy, and outlines rapid eviction procedures for non-compliance. Ultimately, it provides a structured framework to maintain affordable housing infrastructure, supporting the industrial workforce and preventing housing abuse.
- 1. Short title, extent and commencement
- 2. Definitions
- 3. Application of Act
- 4. Duties of the Labour Commissioner
- 5. Subject to the control of the ²[Central Government] the Labour Commissioner shall be responsible for allotment of houses and for such other functions under this Act as may be prescribed.
- 6. Labour Commissioner and competent authority to be public servants
- 7. Persons deemed to be in unauthorised occupation
- 8. Explanation, A person shall not be deemed to have entered into possession of the house as an allottee merely for the reason that he has paid some money as rent.
- 9. Conditions of occupation
- 10. A copy of the order cancelling the allotment shall be served upon such person.
- 11. Every allottee of a house shall execute an agreement in such form as may be prescribed.
- 12. There shall be payable by every allottee for the period that the house remains allotted to him, rent and other charges at such rates and on such dates as may be fixed by the competent authority.
- 13. Provided that the competent authority may, subject to such directions as may be issued by the ¹[Central Government], extend from time to time the period of payment of the rent and other charges.
- 14. Any rent or other charges not paid on due date, or within such extended period as may be given by the competent authority shall be treated as an arrear of rent or other charges.
- 15. Powers of entry on houses
- 16. Delegation
- 17. Jurisdiction of courts barred
- 18. Deduction of rent from salary or wages
- 19. Eviction from the premises
- 20. Right of appeal
- 21. Powers to recover damages
- 22. Realisation of money payable under the Act
- 23. All moneys realized or collected under this Act shall be deposited to the credit of the ¹[Central Government] either in the State Treasury or in the State Bank of India, as may be prescribed.
- 24. No suit, prosecution or other legal proceeding shall lie against any person for anything which is in good faith done or purported to be done under this Act.
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