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The Punjab Slum Dwellers (Proprietary Rights) Act, 2020

The Punjab Slum Dwellers (Proprietary Rights) Act, 2020

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This Act regulates the redevelopment and rehabilitation of slum areas across the state of Punjab. It applies to landless residents living in compact settlements with poor infrastructure. The legislation grants these slum dwellers proprietary rights to the land they occupy, enabling them to own their homes. By establishing committees to oversee the process, the government aims to improve living conditions, provide essential civic services like water and sanitation, and ensure that development projects are carried out fairly for the urban poor.

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  1. 1. Short title, extent and Commencement.
  2. 2. Definitions.
  3. 3. Proprietary Rights.
  4. 4. Redevelopment of slums.
  5. 5. Abatement of proceedings.
  6. 6. Slum Area Redevelopment and Rehabilitation Committee.
  7. 7. Conduct of business of Committee.
  8. 8. Appeal.
  9. 9. Panalty for contravention of the Act.
  10. 10. Municipal Area Development Fund.
  11. 11. Protection of action taken in good faith.
  12. 12. Nodal Agency
  13. 13. Bar of Jurisdiction of Civil Court.
  14. 14. Cognizance of offence.
  15. 15. Power to make rules.
  16. 16. Overriding effect on other laws.
  17. 17. Power to remove difficulties.

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