The Punjab State Farmers and Farm Workers Commission Act, 2017
The Punjab State Farmers and Farm Workers Commission Act, 2017
This Act establishes the Punjab State Farmers and Farm Workers Commission to promote the welfare, economic sustainability, and overall status of farmers and agricultural laborers in Punjab. It applies to individuals who cultivate land, farm workers, agricultural unions, and public or private entities connected to agriculture. The Commission is empowered to frame agricultural policies, conduct inquiries, collect data, monitor government and private agricultural services, and address grievances. It holds civil court powers to examine records and summon witnesses. This legislation matters because it provides a dedicated statutory advisory body to boost agricultural productivity, ensure fair economic returns, and safeguard rural livelihoods.
- 1. Short title and commencement
- 2. Definitions
- 3. Constituion of the Commission
- 4. Appointment of non-official members
- 5. Term of office of non-official members
- 6. Resignation and removal of non-official members
- 7. Disqualifications
- 8. Casual vacancy
- 9. Headquarter of the Commission
- 10. Advisory Councils
- 11. Committees
- 12. Meetings of the Commission
- 13. Procedure to be regulated by the Commission
- 14. Vacancies not to invalidate proceedings of the Commission
- 15. Powers and functions of the Commission
- 16. Inquairy by Commission
- 17. Functions of the Member-Secretary
- 18. Appointment of officers and other employees
- 19. Funds of the Commission
- 20. Accounts and audit
- 21. Annual report
- 22. Action on Commission's reports
- 23. Annual report and audit report to be laid before State Legislative Assembly
- 24. Powers to make reference to Commission
- 25. Members of the Commission to be public servants
- 26. Protection of action taken in good faith
- 27. Power to remove difficulties
- 28. Power to make rules
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