The Punjab State Commission for Non Resident Indians Act 2011
punjab · 2011
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- S. 1(1) This Act may be called the Punjab State Commission for Non-resident Indians Act, 2011
- S. 2Section defines key terms used in the Punjab State Commission for Non Resident Indians Act 2011.
- S. 3Section 3 establishes the Punjab State Commission for Non-Resident Indians and outlines its composition and functions.
- S. 4The Headquarters of the Commission shall be located at Chandigarh
- S. 5The Chairperson and other Members shall be appointed by the Government
- S. 6—
- S. 7(1) The Chairperson or Member may, by way of notice in writingunder his hand addressed to the Government, resign his
- S. 8Section 8 allows the government to temporarily appoint a member to act as Chairperson in case of vacancy or absence.
- S. 9Section 9 sets the salaries, allowances, and service terms for the Chairperson and Members of the Punjab State Commission for Non Resident Indians, ensuring no disadvantageous changes post-appointment.
- S. 10Section 10 provides for the appointment of a Secretary and other staff for the Punjab State Commission for Non Resident Indians, with prescribed salaries and conditions.
- S. 11Section 11 ensures that the Commission's actions remain valid despite any vacancies, constitutional defects, or procedural irregularities.
- S. 12Section 12 grants the Punjab State Commission for Non Resident Indians powers equivalent to a civil court while investigating matters under the Act.
- S. 13The Government shall consult the Commission on all major policy matters affecting Non-resident Indians
- S. 14Section 14 allows the Punjab State Commission for NRIs to conduct inquiries through various means, excluding honorary members.
- S. 15Section 15 protects witnesses from using their testimony against them in civil or criminal cases, except for false evidence, if answers are required or relevant.
- S. 16Section 16 grants immunity from legal proceedings for actions done in good faith under the Punjab State Commission for Non Resident Indians Act.
- S. 17Section 17 allocates state funding to the Punjab State Commission for Non Resident Indians for its functions.
- S. 18Section 18 mandates the Punjab State Commission for NRIs to maintain accounts, have them audited, and submit the audit report to the government.
- S. 19Section mandates the Punjab State Commission to prepare and submit an annual report detailing its activities to the government.
- S. 20Section mandates annual report and audit findings to be presented to State Legislature, and Commission officials deemed public servants.
- S. 21—
- S. 22Section penalizes failure to comply with the Commission's or investigating agency's orders and restricts court jurisdiction to hear such offenses to complaints from the Chairperson.
- S. 23—
- S. 24(1) The Government may, by notification in the Official Gazette,make rules for carrying out the purposes of this Act
- S. 25Power to remove difficulties THE PUNJAB STATE COMMISSION FOR NON-RESIDENT INDIANS ACT, 2011 (Punjab Act No