Vidhi Codex

1944: East Pb. Act VII] REFUGEES (REGISTRATION 159

The East Punjab Refugees (Registration of Claims) Act, 1948

General194813 sections

This Act establishes a formal system for refugees displaced during the partition of India to register claims for property lost in Pakistan. It applies to individuals who left the region due to civil disturbances or the fear of such disturbances. The government appoints registrars to receive these applications and maintain records, giving them powers similar to civil courts to gather evidence. While registering a claim does not guarantee compensation, the law creates a public record of losses and imposes strict penalties, including up to two years in prison, for anyone making false statements about their claims.

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  1. 1. Short title and extent
  2. 2. Interpretation
  3. 3. Appointment of Registrar and other Officers
  4. 4. Registration of refugee Claims
  5. 5. Powers
  6. 6. Records under this Act to be public documents
  7. 7. Act not to be questioned
  8. 8. Offences
  9. 9. Procedure
  10. 10. Jurisdiction
  11. 11. Limitation
  12. 12. Power to make rules
  13. 13. Repeal

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