Bare Act

The Punjab Religious Premises and Land (Eviction and Rent Recovery) Act, 1997

This law allows the government to remove people who are living in religious buildings or on their land without permission. It applies to places of worship like temples, mosques, and gurdwaras. If someone is occupying a religious site illegally or hasn't paid rent, the local Collector can order them to leave. The law also gives the government the power to collect unpaid rent or damages for the use of the property as if it were a tax debt. This helps religious institutions maintain control over their own buildings and land.

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