The Punjab District Planning Committees Act, 2005
punjab · 2005
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- S. 2Section defines key terms used in the Punjab District Planning Committees Act, 2005.
- S. 3Section 3 establishes District Planning Committees in Punjab to consolidate local plans and draft district development plans.
- S. 5Section 5 outlines the functions of the Punjab District Planning Committee, including preparing development plans, prioritizing schemes, and monitoring project implementation.
- S. 6Section 6 abolishes existing District Planning and Development Boards in Punjab upon formation of new committees.
- S. 7(1) In the transaction of its business, the Committee shall follow such procedure, as may be prescribed
- S. 8Section 8 allows the State Government to remove a Chairperson or member if they meet certain grounds, after giving them a chance to explain.
- S. 9If any vacancy occurs, it shall be filled up from the same source from which it has occurred
- S. 10The State Government can issue directions to planning committees as it sees fit for public interest.
- S. 11(1) The State Government may, by notification in the Official Gazette, make rules for carrying out the purposes of this
- S. 12The section allows the State Government to issue orders to address difficulties in implementing the Act, but only within two years of its commencement.