Bare Act
The Punjab Laws (Special Provisions for Regularization of Unauthorized Colonies) Act, 2018
General201816 sections
This Act establishes a procedure for legalizing unauthorized colonies and developments in Punjab, allowing certain illegal constructions to become recognized if developers or residents pay required development charges and meet government-defined conditions. The law applies to areas built without following the state's property and regional planning regulations and includes a provision to resolve applications previously submitted under related acts from 2013 through 2016. It excludes new illegal construction that began after March 19, 2018, and any sites on public land. The legislation matters because it attempts to stabilize property rights while preventing further unauthorized building activity.
- 1. Short title and commencement
- 2. Definitions
- 3. Disposal of pending applications
- 4. Regularization of unauthorized development
- 5. Provisions of this Act not to apply in certain cases
- 6. Entitlement of claim
- 7. Competent Authority
- 8. Powers and functions of the competent authority
- 9. Power to make policy
- 10. Appellate authority
- 11. Appeal against the orders of the competent authority
- 12. Power of Government to give directions
- 13. Offences and penalties
- 14. Power of the competent authority
- 15. Protection of action taken in good faith
- 16. Bar on jurisdiction of courts
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