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The Punjab New Townships (Street Lighting and Water Supply) Fees Act, 1950

The Punjab New Townships (Street Lighting and Water Supply) Fees Act, 1950

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This Act establishes a fee structure for street lighting and water supply services in new townships within the Union Territory of Chandigarh. It applies specifically to purchasers of houses in these designated areas, requiring them to pay a monthly charge of up to Rs. 5 per house. The fee is due by the 5th of each month, and if not paid, it can be recovered as arrears of land revenue. The Central Government has the final authority to levy these fees and make decisions regarding liability, with no legal recourse available to challenge these decisions in court.

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  1. 1. Short title, extent and commencement
  2. 2. Definitions
  3. 3. Controlling Authority
  4. 4. Liability for fees
  5. 5. Manner of payment
  6. 6. Fees realisable as arrears of land revenue
  7. 7. Finality of decision of Central Government
  8. 8. Bar to legal proceedings
  9. 9. Private connections in houses
  10. 10. Power to make rules

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