The Punjab Laws (Special Provisions) Act, 2016
The Punjab Laws (Special Provisions) Act, 2016
The Punjab Laws Special Provisions Act of 2016 regulates unauthorized colonies, plots, and buildings that violate urban planning laws in Punjab, India. It applies to property developers, residents, and landowners, including nonresident Indians, defense forces, and paramilitary personnel, whose properties were built without authorization. This law matters because it temporarily suspends demolition and other punitive actions against these developments for a six month period. During this grace period, the state government can establish housing policies while allowing owners to apply for regularization, pay required fees, and secure official legal status, preventing widespread displacement and severe economic hardship for local families.
- 0. Preamble
- 1. Short title and commencement
- 2. Definitions.- In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,-
- 3. Enforcement to be kept in abeyance
- 4. Disposal of pending applications
- 5. Regularization of unauthorized development
- 6. Provisions of this Act not to apply in certain cases
- 7. Entitlement of claim
- 8. Competent Authority
- 9. Powers and functions of the competent authority
- 10. Appellate Authority
- 11. Appeal against the orders of the competent authority
- 12. Power of Government to give directions
- 13. Protection of action taken in good faith
- 14. Bar of jurisdiction of courts
- 15. Power to make policy
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