The Punjab Right to Service (Amendment) Act, 2014

The Punjab Right to Service (Amendment) Act, 2014

The Punjab Right to Service (Amendment) Act, 2014 enhances government accountability in the state of Punjab by modifying the primary public service delivery law. It applies to government officials tasked with delivering public services as well as citizens seeking those services. The law empowers the Punjab Right to Service Commission to impose monetary penalties of up to ten thousand rupees on designated officers or staff who fail to fulfill their service duties without valid reasons. Additionally, it allows the commission to award compensation to affected citizens directly from the penalty collected, ensuring public servants face real consequences for unjustified delays while offering redress to aggrieved citizens.

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