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Bare Act

The East Punjab War Award Act, 1948

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This law grants financial support known as war jagirs to parents in Haryana and former Punjab regions whose children served in the armed forces during specific national emergencies or World War II. It provides annual payments, such as five thousand rupees for three children, to eligible citizens who have not already received similar government awards. The grants are intended to honor the sacrifices of military families and are valid for the lifetime of the recipient, subject to certain conditions.

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  1. 1. Short title and commencement.
  2. 2. Definitions.
  3. 3. Creation of war jagirs.
  4. 4. Tenure of war jagirs.
  5. 5. Power to attach conditions to enjoyment of war jagir.
  6. 7. Exemption of war jagir from attachment.
  7. 8. Savings.
  8. 9. Certain question to be referred to Government for final decision.

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