The Punjab Requisitioning and Acquisition of Movable Property Act, 1978
punjab · 1978
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- S. 1(J) This Act may be called the Punjab Requisitioning and Acquisition Sport title of Moveable Property Act, 1978
- S. 2Section defines key terms used in the Punjab Requisitioning and Acquisition of Movable Property Act, 1978, excluding certain properties from requisitioning.
- S. 3Section 3 allows the competent authority to requisition movable property for public purposes like community services, relief during natural calamities, or efficient election conduct.
- S. 4(I) The competent authority may, at ay time, releasc from requisition any property requisitioned under section 3 and sh
- S. 5() Where any prop
- S. 6Section 6 outlines the compensation for requisitioned movable property, including interest, depreciation, loss of use, and additional specified amounts.
- S. 7Section 7 determines the amount payable for acquired or requisitioned movable property, including interest, depreciation, and loss of use.
- S. 8Section 8 mandates payment for requisitioned or acquired property and sets interest rates if payment is delayed.
- S. 9The section allows the government to require individuals to provide information on specified property and to restrict disposal of the property until specified.
- S. 10(b) irccL that the owncr or person in possession of the property shall I
- S. 11Section 11 allows aggrieved property owners to appeal against acquisition orders within 30 days, with compensation based on replacement value minus depreciation.
- S. 12Section 12 grants the competent authority powers equivalent to a civil court during an enquiry.
- S. 13The section allows the government to delegate its powers under the Act to a specified officer through a notification.
- S. 14Section 14 protects individuals and the government from legal actions for actions taken in good faith under the Act.
- S. 15Section 15 prevents civil courts from having jurisdiction over matters determined by the Act and prohibits injunctions against actions taken under it.
- S. 16Section 16 penalizes violations of the Act with imprisonment, fine, or both, and mandates rules to be presented to the State Legislature.
- S. 17(1) The Government may, by notification, make rules for carrying Power to out the purposes of this Act
- S. 18The East Punjab Moveable Property (Requisitioning) Act, 1947 (East Punjab Act 15 of 1947) is hereby repcaled