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The East Punjab War Awards Act, 1948

The East Punjab War Awards Act, 1948

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This Act provides financial grants known as war jagirs to parents of soldiers who served in the armed forces during specific emergencies, including the 1962 war and World War II. It applies to parents residing in East Punjab or the Patiala and East Punjab States Union who have three or more children serving or who have served in the military. The government grants an annual payment based on the number of children, and these grants are protected from being seized by creditors. The legislation ensures financial support for families of war veterans while maintaining the grants' security against debt claims.

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

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