The PUNJAB RURAL DEVELOPMENT ACT, 1987
punjab · 1987
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- S. 1(1) This Act may be called the Punjab Rural Development Act, 1987
- S. 2Section 2 defines key terms used in the Punjab Rural Development Act, 1987, including "agricultural produce," "Board," "dealer," "Fund," "processing," and "rural area."
- S. 3Section 3 establishes the Punjab Rural Development Board, outlines its members, and designates the Chief Minister as its Chairman.
- S. 4Section 4 allows the Board to create posts and appoint staff, subject to state approval, with service conditions regulated by Board regulations.
- S. 5Section 5 of the Punjab Rural Development Act, 1987, levies a fee on agricultural produce sold in notified markets and outlines its collection and interest on defaults.
- S. 6(1) There shall be constituted a fund to be called the Punjab Rural Development Fund which shall vest in the Board
- S. 7Purposes for which the Fund may be applied 7-A
- S. 8Section 8 imposes a fine up to 500 rupees for dealers violating the Punjab Rural Development Act or its rules.
- S. 9Section 9 protects state officials from legal actions for actions taken in good faith under the Punjab Rural Development Act.
- S. 10(1) The State Government may make rules for carrying out the purposes of this Act
- S. 11Section 11 authorizes the Board to make regulations with government approval for Board operations and employee conditions.
- S. 12Section 12 grants the authority to address and remove obstacles hindering rural development initiatives in Punjab.