The Punjab Municipal Corporation (Second Amendment) Act, 2014
The Punjab Municipal Corporation (Second Amendment) Act, 2014
This Act amends municipal governance laws in Punjab, primarily modifying property tax rules and urban administration within municipal corporation areas. It introduces a precise legal definition for residential flats and establishes property tax exemptions or relief for specific groups, including small homeowners, low-income residents, freedom fighters, defense personnel, widows, disabled persons, and charitable or religious institutions. It also updates penalties for local civic violations, such as illegal advertisements, and grants the Punjab state government stronger oversight to intervene in municipal decisions when public interest requires. This law matters to property owners and residents by providing tax relief while strengthening state administrative control over municipal affairs.
Part I GOVERNMENT OF PUNJAB
- 2Amendment of section 2 of Punjab Act 42 of 1976
- 3Amendment of section 90 of Punjab Act 42 of 1976
- 4Amendment of section 97 of Punjab Act 42 of 1976
- 5Amendment of section 122 of Punjab Act 42 of 1976
- 6Amendment of section 399 of Punjab Act 42 of 1976
- 7Amendment of section 400 of Punjab Act 42 of 1976
- 8Insertion of section 406-A of Punjab Act 42 of 1976
- 9Amendment of Third Schedule Punjab Act 42 of 1976
- IIIII.
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