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The Punjab Laws (Extension No.9) Act, 1960

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The Punjab Laws (Extension No. 9) Act, 1960 is a procedural legislation designed to harmonize the legal system across Punjab following the merger of the Patiala and East Punjab States Union (PEPSU) into Punjab on November 1, 1956. The law extends specific Punjab statutes—such as those governing customary land laws, child welfare, and court suit valuations—to the former PEPSU territories, termed the transferred territories. Simultaneously, it repeals old local PEPSU laws on these matters while preserving existing rights, legal proceedings, and liabilities. For citizens in these regions, the Act established a single, consistent statutory framework across the expanded state.

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  1. 1. Shurt title and corrmencemelil
  2. 2. Defirtilions.
  3. 3. The Punjab General Clnuscs Act, IQ9S, shall apply for the In~clprrratiol~. inlcrpretalion of this Act as it applies for the interprerafion of a Punjab Act.
  4. 4. Extension of certain lanrs lo
  5. 5. Consmction of ccrtai~l references.
  6. 6. Rcpeais and savings.
  7. 7. Powers of Courrs and other authorities for purposes of facili~aling appljcalion of lhc cnacmcnrs spccificd in Schcdulcs I or Il or rules. crc.
  8. 8. Power t r ~ make rulcs, ctc, not to hc affected.
  9. 9. P o i v c r i ~ dificultics.
  10. Schedule I. Extension of Punjab Acts
  11. Schedule II. Extension of Central Act

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