The PUNJAB RIGHT TO SERVICE ACT, 2011
manipur · 2011
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- S. 1Throughout the Act, for the words "State of Punjab" wherever they occur, the words
- S. 2Section 2 defines key terms used in the Punjab Right to Service Act, 2011, including 'Commission,' 'Designated Officer,' and 'right to service.'
- S. 3(1) The State Government may, by notification from time to time, notify the services, to which this Act shall apply
- S. 4Section 4 amends references in section 12 to replace "Punjab Right to Service Commission" with "Chandigarh Right to Service Commission".
- S. 5Section 5 mandates eligible persons to apply for services to Designated Officers, who must provide or reject applications within a set time, recording reasons for rejection.
- S. 6Section 6 allows eligible persons to appeal service rejections or delays to the First Appellate Authority, which can order service provision or further explanation.
- S. 7Section 7 allows eligible persons to appeal service rejections to a Second Appellate Authority, which must decide within 60 days.
- S. 8Section 8 grants appellate authorities the same powers as a civil court in handling appeals under the Act.
- S. 9Section 9 imposes penalties and compensation for officials failing to provide timely services under the Punjab Right to Service Act, 2011.
- S. 10Section 10 amends the Punjab Right to Service Act, 2011 to extend its applicability to the Union Territory of Chandigarh.
- S. 11Section mandates displaying services and time limits locally and on the department's website for public information.
- S. 12Section 12 establishes the Punjab Right to Service Commission and outlines its functions and powers.
- S. 13Section 13 establishes a Commission with a Chief Commissioner and four Commissioners for the Punjab Right to Service Act, 2011.
- S. 14Section 14 outlines the powers and responsibilities of the Chief Commissioner and provisions for a Commissioner to act in his absence.
- S. 15Section 15 outlines the term, resignation, oath, and service conditions for the Chief Commissioner and Commissioners under the Punjab Right to Service Act, 2011.
- S. 16Section 16 allows the State Government to remove a Chief Commissioner or Commissioner after a High Court inquiry if they've been convicted of a serious offense or become unfit.
- S. 17The Punjab Right to Service Commission ensures proper implementation of the Act and suggests improvements for better service delivery.
- S. 18Section 18 mandates the State Government to report on Commission recommendations and prepare an annual report for the Punjab Legislative Assembly.
- S. 19Section 19 protects officials from legal action for actions done in good faith under the Act and validates actions despite vacancies or irregularities.
- S. 20Section 20 prevents civil courts from hearing cases that can be resolved under the Punjab Right to Service Act.
- S. 21(1) The State Government may, by notification, in the Official Gazette, make rules to carry out the purposes of this Ac
- S. 22The section allows the State Government to resolve implementation issues of the Act, but only within two years of its commencement.
- S. 23(1) The Punjab Right to Service Ordinance, 2011 (Punjab Ordinance No