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The Punjab State Commission for Non Resident Indians Act 2011

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This Act establishes the Punjab State Commission for Non-resident Indians to address grievances and disputes affecting people of Indian origin living abroad. It applies specifically to Non-resident Indians who are settled outside India for employment, business, or other purposes. The Commission, headed by a retired High Court judge and comprising government officials and experts, investigates complaints regarding violations or negligence by public servants or private individuals. By providing a formal mechanism for redressal, the Act ensures that NRIs receive fair treatment and that their rights are protected while they are away from India, thereby fostering better relations and resolving issues efficiently.

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  1. 0. Preamble
  2. 1. Short title and commencement
  3. 2. Definitions
  4. 3. Constitution of the Commission
  5. 4. Headquarter of the Commission
  6. 5. Appointment of Chairperson and other Members of the Commission
  7. 6. Term of office of Chairperson and Members
  8. 7. Resignation and removal of Chairperson or Member
  9. 8. Member to act as Chairperson or to discharge his functions in certain circumstances
  10. 9. Terms and conditions of service of Chairperson and Members
  11. 10. Officers and other staff of Commission
  12. 11. Vacancies etc. not to invalidate proceedings of the Commission
  13. 12. Powers and functions of the Commission
  14. 13. Government to consult the Commission.
  15. 14. Power of the Commission to utilize the services of certain officers and investigating agencies for conducting investigation.
  16. 15. Statement made by persons to the Commission.
  17. 16. Protection of acts done in good faith.
  18. 17. Grants by the State Government.
  19. 18. Accounts and Audit.
  20. 19. Annual Report.
  21. 20. Annual Report and Audit report to be laid before the State Legislature.
  22. 21. Chairperson, Members and staff of the Commission to be public servants.
  23. 22. Penalty.
  24. 23. Cognizance of the offence.
  25. 24. Power to make rules.
  26. 25. Power to remove difficulties.

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