Vidhi Codex

Bare Act

The Punjab Requisitioning and Acquisition of Movable Property Act, 1978

General197815 sections

This law empowers the Punjab government to temporarily take control of movable property, such as vehicles and equipment, during emergencies like natural disasters, strikes, or elections. It applies to the entire state and allows a designated authority to requisition items deemed necessary for public welfare or essential services. Once taken, the property becomes the government's possession for the duration of the emergency. The government is required to return the items in good condition after the need has passed, ensuring that essential resources can be mobilized quickly while protecting property rights.

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  1. 0. Preamble
  2. 2. Definitions
  3. 4. Release from requisitioning
  4. 5. Power to acquire requisitioned property
  5. 7. Payment of amount for acquisition of property
  6. 8. Payment of amount
  7. 9. Power to obtain information and give directions
  8. 10. Power to give effect to orders
  9. 11. Appeal
  10. 12. Competent authority to have certain powers of civil court
  11. 13. Delegation of powers
  12. 14. Protection of action taken in good faith
  13. 15. Bar of jurisdiction
  14. 17. Power to make rules.
  15. 18. Repeal.

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