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THE PUNJAB LAND REVENUE (AMENDMENT) ORDINANCE, 2001

THE PUNJAB LAND REVENUE (AMENDMENT) ORDINANCE, 2001

THE  PUNJAB LAND REVENUE (AMENDMENT) ORDINANCE, 2001   The Punjab Land Revenue (Amendment) Ordinance, 2001, is a legislative instrument within the Punjab province of Pakistan that introduces amendments and modifications to the existing Punjab Land Revenue laws. This ordinance is designed to address specific changes and updates to land revenue regulations to adapt to evolving needs, streamline processes, and enhance the administration of land revenue.   (Pb Ord LV of 2001)   [21st December, 2001]   An Ordinance further to amend the Punjab Land Revenue Act, 1967.   Whereas it is expedient further to amend the Punjab Land Revenue (Amendment) Ordinance, 1967 (XVII of 1967) in the manner hereinafter appearing; And Whereas the Provincial Assembly of the Punjab is dissolved and the Governor of the Punjab is satisfied that circumstances exist which render it necessary to take immediate action; And whereas under Article 4 of the Provisional Constitution (Amendment) Order No. 9 of 1999, as amended by the Chief Executive Order No. 11 of 2000, the Governor of a Province may issue and promulgate an Ordinance; Now, therefore, in exercise of the aforesaid powers and all other powers enabling him in that behalf, the Governor of the Punjab is pleased to make and promulgate the following Ordinance:   Short title and commencement.- (1) This Ordinance may be called the Punjab Land Revenue (Amendment) Ordinance, 2001. (2)                       It shall be deemed to have come into force on and from the 14th day of August, 2001.   Amendment in sections 7,13,14,16,60,63,69,84,89,92,101 to 104,107,108,123 and 161 to 164 of Act XVII of 1967.- In sections 7,13,14,16,60,63,69,84,89,92,101 to 104,107,108,123 and 161 to 164 of the said Act the word ‘‘Commissioner’‘ wherever occurring shall be substituted by the words and brackets ‘‘Executive District Officer (Revenue)’‘.   Amendment in sections 13,14,16,161,163 and 164 of Act XVII of 1967.- In sections 13,14,16,161,163 and 164 the word ‘‘a’‘ wherever occurring before the word ‘‘Commissioner’‘ shall be substituted by the word ‘‘an’‘.   Amendment in Chapter II of Act XVII of 1967.- In the heading of Chapter II of the said Act the words ‘‘Divisions And’‘ shall be omitted.   Amendment in section 5 of Act XVII of 1967.- In section 5 of the said Act, the word ‘‘Divisions’‘ wherever occurring shall be substituted by the word ‘‘Districts’‘.   Substitution of section 6 of Act XVII of 1967.- Section 6 of the said Act shall be substituted by the following: ‘‘6.      Districts to be divided into Tehsils.- (1) Each District shall be divided into such Tehsils having such limits, as Government may, by notification, direct. (2)       Government may, by notification, vary the number and limits of Districts or Tehsils in the Province.’‘   Amendment in section 7 of Act XVII of 1967.- In sub-section (2) of section 7 of the said Act the words ‘‘Deputy Commissioner’‘ shall be substituted by the words and brackets ‘‘District Officer (Revenue)’‘.   Substitution of section 8 of Act XVII of 1967.- Section 8 of the said Act, shall be substituted by the following: ‘‘8.      Appointment of Collectors.- For each District there shall be a Collector who shall be appointed by Government, and who shall exercise throughout the District, all the powers, and discharge all the duties, of the Collector under this Act.’‘   Substitution of section 9 of Act XVII of 1967.- Section 9 of the said Act shall be substituted by the following:- ‘‘9.      Additional Collectors.- Government may appoint in any District an Additional Collector, who shall exercise throughout the District concerned all or any of the powers and discharge all or any of the duties conferred or imposed on a Collector by or under this Act, subject to the general supervision and control of the Collector of the District.’‘   Amendment in section 10 of Act XVII of 1967.- Sub section (2) of section 10 of the said Act shall be substituted by the following: ‘‘(2)    Government may confer on Deputy District Officer (Revenue) of a Tehsil all or any of the powers of the Collector under sub section (1) of section 16’‘.   Substitution of section 11 of Act XVII of 1967.- Section 11 of the said Act shall be substituted by the following: ‘‘11.    Tehsildars.- The Tehsildar entrusted with the local revenue administration of a Tehsil, under the control and supervision of Deputy District Officer (Revenue) of that Tehsil, shall exercise such powers and discharge such duties of an Assistant Collector as may be expressly conferred or imposed on him by or under this Act.’‘   Amendment in section 13 of Act XVII of 1967.- In section 13 of the said Act- (i)        in sub-section (3) for the word ‘‘Division’‘ the word ‘‘District’‘ shall be substituted; and (ii)       sub-section (4) shall be substituted by the following: ‘‘(4)    Subject as aforesaid and to the control of the Executive District Officer (Revenue), a District Officer (Revenue) shall control all other Revenue Officers in his District.’‘   Amendment in section 42 of Act XVII of 1967.- In section 42 of the said Act.- (i)        in sub sections (1) clause (c) and (11) the words and comma ‘‘Union Committee, Town Committee or Union Council’‘ shall be substituted by the words ‘‘office of the Union Administration’‘; (ii)       in sub section (5) the words and comma ‘‘Chairman of the Union Committee, Town Committee or Union Council’‘ shall be substituted by the words ‘‘Union Nazim of the Union’‘; and (iii)      in sub section (7) the words and comma ‘‘Union Committee, Town Committee’‘ shall be substituted by the words and comma ‘‘Zila Council, Tehsil Council or Town Council’‘.   Amendment in section 94 of Act XVII of 1967.- In sub-section (3) of section 94 of the said Act the words and comma ‘‘Union Committee, Town Committee or Union Council’‘ shall be substituted by the words ‘‘Union Administration’‘. 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THE PUNJAB LAND REVENUE (ABOLITION) ACT 1998

THE PUNJAB LAND REVENUE (ABOLITION) ACT 1998

THE PUNJAB LAND REVENUE (ABOLITION) ACT 1998   The Punjab Land Revenue (Abolition) Act, 1998, is a significant piece of legislation within the Punjab province of Pakistan that addresses the abolition of land revenue in certain areas. This act is designed to simplify land revenue laws, provide relief to landowners, and promote agricultural development by eliminating or reducing land revenue liabilities in specific regions.   SECTIONS                       CONTENTS             1.         Short title, extent and commencement..             2.         Abolition of land revenue.             3.         Saving.     THE PUNJAB LAND REVENUE (ABOLITION) ACT 1998 (Pb. Act II of 1998) 24th  February 1998 An Act to abolish land revenue in the Province of the Punjab   Preamble : —   Whereas it is expedient to abolish land revenue in the Province of the Punjab;             It is hereby enacted as follows : —   Short title, extent and commencement : — (1) This Act may be called Punjab Land Revenue (Abolition) Act 1998. (2)       It extends to the whole of the Province of the Punjab. (3)       It shall come into force at once and shall be deemed to have taken effect on and from the date the Punjab Land Revenue (Abolition) Ordinance, 1997 (XXXI of 1997) stands repealed under Article 128 of the constitution of Islamic Republic of Pakistan.   Abolition of land revenue : — Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained in the Punjab Land Revenue Act, 1967 (XVII of 1967) or any other law for the time being in force, no land revenue, as defined in the Punjab Land Revenue Act, 1967 (XVII of 1967), shall be charged as from Rabi 1996-97 and where the same has already been assessed for the said harvest, it shall not be recovered.   Saving : — Nothing contained in this Act shall be construed to affect the liability of any person to pay the land revenue which had become due before Rabi 1996-97 or the assessment, charge and collection of the land revenue for the period before Rabi 1996-97 which shall continue to be done under the provisions of the Punjab Land Revenue Act, 1967 (XVII of 1967). Need more information Our panel of skilled Lawyers in Pakistan specializes in separation cases in Pakistan and offers personalized advice and robust legal solutions. AI Legal Site: For general information, visit 24Justice.com – Pakistan’s First Legal AI Site. Personalized Assistance: For more specific queries or legal representation, reach out to us: Call: 0092 308 5510031 WhatsApp: 0092 308 5510031 Contact Form: Prefer writing? Fill out our contact form below, and we’ll respond promptly   [contact-form][contact-field label=”Name” type=”name” required=”true” /][contact-field label=”Email” type=”email” required=”true” /][contact-field label=”Website” type=”url” /][contact-field label=”Message” type=”textarea” /][/contact-form]

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THE PUNJAB FOODSTUFFS (CONTROL) ACT, 1958

THE PUNJAB FOODSTUFFS (CONTROL) ACT, 1958

THE PUNJAB FOODSTUFFS (CONTROL) ACT, 1958   The Punjab Foodstuffs (Control) Act, 1958, is a significant piece of legislation within the Punjab province of Pakistan that grants the government authority to regulate and control the production, distribution, storage, and sale of foodstuffs. This act is designed to ensure the availability of essential food items to the public at fair prices, maintain quality standards, and prevent hoarding, black marketing, and other practices that could lead to shortages or unfair pricing.   SECTIONS                 CONTENTS             1.         Short title, extent and commencement.             2.         Definitions.             3.         Powers to control supply, distribution, etc., of foodstuffs.             4.         Delegation of powers.             5.         Effect of orders inconsistent with other enactments.             6.         Penalties.             7.         Attempts and abetments.             8.         Offences by corporation.             9.         False statements.             9-A.     Trials by Tribunal.             9-B.     Constitution of Tribunals.             9-C.     Powers of Tribunals.             9-D.     Appeal.             9-E.     Transfer of cases.             10.       Offences and Procedure.             11.       Bar of jurisdiction and reference to arbitration.             11-A.   Presumption as to orders.             12.       Burden of proof in certain cases.             13.       Protection of action taken under the Act.             14.       Repeal.     THE PUNJAB FOODSTUFFS (CONTROL) ACT, 1958 (W. P. Act XX of 1958) 23th   April 1958 An Act to provide for the continuance of powers to control the supply and distribution of, and trade and commerce in, foodstuffs   Preamble : —   WHEREAS it is expedient in the public interest to provide for the continuance of powers to control the supply, distribution and movement of, and trade and commerce in, foodstuffs in the Punjab;   It is hereby enacted as follows : —   Short title, extent and commencement : — (1) This Act may be called the Punjab Foodstuffs (Control ) Act, 1958. (2)       It extends to the whole of the Punjab except the Tribal Areas. (3)       It shall come into force at once.   Definitions : — In this Act, unless there is anything repugnant in the subject or context : — (a)       “foodstuff” means any of the following classes of commodities : — (i)        wheat, wheat atta, maida, rawa and suji; (ii)       rice and paddy; (iii)      sugar; and (iv)      such other commodity or class of commodities as may be declared and notified by the Government to be foodstuffs for the purposes of this Act; (b)       “Government” means Provincial Government of the Punjab; and (c)       “notified order” means an order notified in the official Gazette.   Powers to control supply, distribution, etc., of foodstuffs : — (1)The Government, so far as it appears to it to be necessary or expedient for maintaining supplies of any foodstuff or for securing its equitable distribution and availability at fair prices, may, by notified order, provide for regulating or prohibiting the keeping, storage, movement, transport, supply distribution, disposal, acquisition, use or consumption thereof and trade and commerce therein. (2)       Without prejudice to the generality of the powers conferred by sub-section (1) an order made thereunder may provide : — (a)       for regulating by licences, permits or otherwise the manufacture of any article of food from any foodstuffs; (b)       for controlling the prices at which any foodstuffs may be bought or sold; (c)       for regulating by licences, permits or otherwise, the storage, transport, distribution, disposal, acquisition, use or consumption of any foodstuff; (d)       for prohibiting the withholding from sale of any foodstuff ordinarily kept for sale; (e)       for requiring any person holding stock of any foodstuff to sell the whole or a specified part of the stock to such persons or class of persons or in such circumstances as may be specified in the order; (f)        for regulating or prohibiting any class of commercial or financial transactions relating to any foodstuff which, in the opinion of the authority making the order is, or is likely to be, detrimental to public interest;   (ff)      for levying fees or charges to meet the expenses incurred by Government on the administration of this Act; (g)       for collecting any information or statistics with a view to regulating or prohibiting any of the aforesaid matters; (h)       for requiring persons engaged in the supply or distribution of, or trade or commerce in, any foodstuffs, to maintain and produce for inspection such books, accounts and records relating to their business and to furnish such information relating thereto as may be specified in the order; and (i)        for any incidental and supplementary matters including, in particular, the entering and search of premises, vehicles, vessels and aircraft, the seizure by a person authorised to make such search of any articles in respect of which such person has reason to believe that a contravention of the order has been, is being, or is about to be committed, or any records connected therewith, the grant or issue of licences, permits or other documents, and the charging of fees therefor.   Delegation of powers : — The Government may, by notified order, direct that the power to make orders under section 3 shall, in relation to such matters and subject to such conditions, if any, as may be specified in the direction, be exercisable also by an officer or authority subordinate to the Government.   Effect of orders inconsistent with other enactments : — Any order made under section 3 shall have effect notwithstanding anything inconsistent therewith contained in any enactment, other than this Act, or any instrument having effect by virtue of any enactment, other than this Act.   Penalties : — (1) If any person contravenes any order made under section 3, he shall be punished with imprisonment for a term which may extend to three years, or with fine, or with both and, if the order so provides, any [1][9][Court or Tribunal] trying such contravention shall direct that any property in respect of which the Court or Tribunal is satisfied that the order has been contravened shall be forfeited to the Government, unless for reasons to be recorded in writing, it is of

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THE PUNJAB FAIR PRICE SHOPS (FACTORIES) ORDINANCE, 1971

THE PUNJAB FAIR PRICE SHOPS (FACTORIES) ORDINANCE, 1971   The Punjab Fair Price Shops (Factories) Ordinance, 1971, is a significant piece of legislation within the Punjab province of Pakistan that governs the establishment and regulation of fair price shops in factories. This ordinance is aimed at ensuring that factory workers have access to essential commodities at fair prices within the premises of factories, enhancing the welfare of workers and promoting industrial harmony.        Short title, extent and commencement. Definitions. Establishment of fair price shops. Keeping of sufficient stocks. Display of list of fair prices. Monthly quota for a worker. Purchase and procurement of essential articles. Sale of essential articles. Purchase of articles on credit basis. Constitution of Managing Committee. Functions of the Managing Committee. Appointment of Inspectors and Chief Inspector and their functions. Penalty. Cognizance and trial of offences. Indemnity. Exemption. Power to make rules. SCHEDULE   [1]THE PUNJAB FAIR PRICE SHOPS (FACTORIES) ORDINANCE, 1971 (Pb Ordinance XIII of 1971) [3 July 1971] An Ordinance to provide for the establishment of fair price shops in certain factories in the Punjab Preamble.— WHEREAS it is expedient to provide for the establishment and maintenance of fair price shops for the sale of certain articles of daily use at cheaper rates to the workers employed in certain factories in the Punjab; NOW, THEREFORE, in pursuance of the Martial Law Proclamation of 25th March, 1969, read with the Provisional Constitution Order, and in exercise of all powers enabling him in that behalf, the Governor of the Punjab is pleased to make and promulgate the following Ordinance:- Short title, extent and commencement.— (1) This Ordinance may be called the Punjab Fair Price Shops (Factories) Ordinance, 1971. (2)       It shall extend to whole of the Punjab. (3)       It shall come into force on such date, in such areas and shall apply to such factories or class of factories as Government may, by notification in the official Gazette, specify in that behalf. Definitions.— In this Ordinance, unless the context otherwise requires, the following expressions shall have the meanings hereby respectively assigned to them, that is to say— (a)  “Chief Inspector” means a Chief Inspector appointed under section 12 of this Ordinance and includes a person appointed by Government to perform all or any of the functions of a Chief Inspector in any area; (b)  “collective bargaining agent” means a registered trade union of workers in a factory to act as agent or representative of workers in matters of collective bargaining with the employer and where there are more than one registered trade union in a factory, the trade union which as a result of a referendum held under section 22 of the Industrial Relations Ordinance, 1969, has been determined as a collective bargaining agent; (c)  “employer” means a person or body of persons whether incorporated or not, who or which employ workers in a factory and includes an owner, occupier, manager, agent, representative, or any other person who is ultimately in supervision, control and management thereof; (d)  “essential articles” mean articles mentioned in the Schedule to this Ordinance and include any other article which the Government may, by notification, declare to be an essential article for the purposes of this Ordinance; (e)  “factory” means any premises including a part thereof on which any manufacturing process is carried on with the aid of power but does not include a mine; (f)  “fair price” means the price at which an essential article is purchased or procured by the employer under section 7 of the Ordinance, or controlled price, if any, fixed by the Government for the same essential article, whichever is less, and where an essential article manufactured or produced in a factory is to be supplied by that factory for the fair price shop thereof, the ex-factory wholesale price of such article; (g)  “fair price shop” means a shop established and maintained by an employer in or near a factory for selling essential articles at fair price to the workers of his factory and includes any room or premises where stock of essential articles is kept or stored; (h)  “family” means— (i) wife or husband, as the case may be, and children of a worker; and (ii) parents, brothers and sisters of a worker residing with and wholly dependant upon him; (i)  “Government” means Government of the Punjab; (j)  “Inspector” means an Inspector appointed under section 12 of the Ordinance; (k)  “Managing Committee” means a Managing Committee constituted under section 10 of the Ordinance; (l)  “prescribed” means prescribed by rules framed under this Ordinance; and (m)  “worker” means a person, other than an employer, employed in a factory for doing any skilled, unskilled, manual or clerical work for hire or reward, and employed whether directly or through a contractor, on the terms of employment either expressed or implied and includes an apprentice and a laid off worker. Establishment of fair price shops.— Every employer of a factory to which this Ordinance is applied shall, within one month from the date of its application, establish and maintain a fair price shop for the workers of his factory: Provided that Government may, for sufficient reasons, by an order in writing extend the said period in respect of any factory or class of factories. Keeping of sufficient stocks.— An employer shall at all times keep and maintain or cause to be kept or maintained in the fair price shop sufficient stock and quantity of all essential articles to cater for the needs of the workers. Display of list of fair prices.— Every employer shall cause to be prepared in Urdu and displayed prominently inside and outside the fair price shop, lists showing the fair price of each and every essential article and no such article shall be sold or allowed to be sold at a price higher than the price entered therein. Monthly quota for a worker.— A worker may in a month buy from the fair price shop of the factory in which he is employed, such length, number or

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THE PUNJAB ESSENTIAL ARTICLES (CONTROL) ACT, 1973

THE PUNJAB ESSENTIAL ARTICLES (CONTROL) ACT, 1973

THE PUNJAB ESSENTIAL ARTICLES (CONTROL) ACT, 1973   The Punjab Essential Articles (Control) Act, 1973, is a significant piece of legislation within the Punjab province of Pakistan that empowers the government to regulate and control the production, distribution, and sale of essential articles. This act is designed to ensure the availability of essential goods to the public at fair prices and to prevent hoarding, black marketing, and other practices that could lead to shortages or inflation. Short title, extent and commencement. Definitions. Power to control production, supply, distribution, etc. of essential articles. Delegation of powers. Effect of orders inconsistent with other enactments. Punishment for contravention. Attempt and abetments. Offences by corporation. False statements. Offences and procedure. Presumption as to orders. Protection to action taken under the Act.    12-A.         Power to make addition to Schedule. Repeal. SCHEDULE   [1][1]THE PUNJAB ESSENTIAL ARTICLES (CONTROL) ACT, 1973 (Pb Act XVII of 1973) 16th October 1973 An Act to provide for regulation of supply, distribution, prices and trade and commerce in respect of certain essential articles   Preamble.— WHEREAS it is expedient in the public interest to provide for powers to regulate and control the production, acquisition, prices, keeping, storage, movement, transport, supply, distribution, disposal, use or consumption of, and trade and commerce in, certain essential articles in the Province of the Punjab; It is hereby enacted as follows:-   Short title, extent and commencement.— (1) This Act may be called the Punjab Essential Articles (Control) Act, 1973. (2)        It extends to the whole of the Province of the Punjab. (3)        [2][2][**] (4)        It shall come into force at once.   Definitions.— In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires, the following expressions shall have the meanings hereby respectively assigned to them, that is to say:- (a)  “Controller” means the Controller of Prices and Supplies appointed by the Government and includes a Deputy or Assistant Controller of Prices and Supplies so appointed, and any other officer authorised by the Government to exercise all or any of the powers of the Controller under this Act; (b)  “Government” means the Government of the Punjab; (c)  “essential articles” means any of the classes of articles mentioned in the Schedule to this Act; and (d) “notified order” means an order made under section 3 of this Act and notified in the official Gazette.   Power to control production, supply, distribution, etc. of essential articles.— (1) Government, so far as it appears to it to be necessary or expedient for maintaining or increasing supplies of any essential article, or for securing its equitable distribution and availability, or for controlling and fixing the prices of an essential article may, by notified order, provide for regulating or prohibiting the production, acquisition, treatment, keeping, storage, movement, transport, supply, distribution, availability at fair price, disposal, use or consumption thereof, and trade and commerce therein. (2)        Without prejudice to the generality of the powers conferred by sub-section (1), an order made thereunder may provide— (a)  for regulating by licences, permits or otherwise, the production, manufacture, acquisition, treatment, keeping, storage, movement, transport, supply, distribution, disposal, use and consumption of any essential article; (b)  for prohibiting the withholding from sale of any essential article ordinarily kept for sale; (c)  for controlling and fixing the prices at which any essential article may be bought or sold in any area; (d)  for displaying in a prominent place of business premises a list of prices fixed for sale and of the quantity of stock of essential articles available at the time of start of business on a day; (e)  for requiring any person holding stock of an essential article to sell the whole or a specified part of the stock to such person or class of persons or in such circumstances as may be specified in the order; (f)  for regulating or prohibiting any class of commercial or financial transactions relating to any essential article which, in the opinion of Government, officer or authority making the order are, or if unregulated are likely to be detrimental to public interest; (g)  for collecting any information or statistics with a view to regulating or prohibiting any of the aforesaid matters; (h)  for requiring persons engaged in the production, supply or distribution of, or trade or commerce in, any essential article, to maintain and produce for inspection such books, accounts and records relating to their business and to furnish such infor-mation relating thereto as may be specified in the order; and (i)  for any incidental and supplementary matters including, in particular, the entering and search of premises, vehicles, vessels and aircrafts, the seizure by a person authorised to make such search of any article in respect of which such person has reason to believe that a contravention of the order has been, is being, or is about to be committed or any records connected therewith, the grant or issue of licences, permits or other documents, and the charging of fees therefor. [3][3][(j)  for marking of fertilizer bags with the name of fertilizer, nutrient contents, and net weight of bag.] (3)        Government, so far as it appears to it to be necessary for maintaining or increasing the production and supply of an essential article, or for controlling and fixing of price of an essential article, may, by notified order, authorise the Controller to exercise with respect to the whole or any part of any such undertaking engaged in the production and supply of the articles as may be specified in the order such function of control as may be provided by the order. (4)        So long as an order is in force with respect to any undertaking or part thereof, the undertaking or the part thereof shall be carried on in accordance with any direction given by the Controller in accordance with the provisions of the order and any persons having any functions or management in relation to the undertaking or part thereof shall comply with any such direction.   Delegation of powers.— Government may, by notified order, direct that the

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THE PUNJAB CIVIL SERVANTS RECRUITMENT (Relaxation of Upper Age Limit) RULES, 1976

THE PUNJAB CIVIL SERVANTS RECRUITMENT (Relaxation of Upper Age Limit) RULES, 1976

THE PUNJAB CIVIL SERVANTS RECRUITMENT (Relaxation of Upper Age Limit) RULES, 1976   The Punjab Civil Servants Recruitment (Relaxation of Upper Age Limit) Rules, 1976, are a set of regulations within the Punjab province of Pakistan that provide guidelines for the relaxation of the upper age limit in the recruitment of civil servants. These rules outline specific circumstances and conditions under which the upper age limit for candidates seeking civil service positions may be relaxed, allowing for greater inclusivity in the recruitment process. [1st April, 1976] In exercise of the powers conferred by Section 23 of the Punjab Civil Servants Act. 1974, the Governor of the Punjab is pleased to make the following rules to relax the upper age limit prescribed for recruitment to various posts namely:- 1. (a) These rules may be called the Punjab Civil Servants Recruitment (Relaxation of Upper Age Limit) Rules, 1976. (b) These rules shall apply to the recruitment of all posts. (c) They shall come into force at once. 2. Definitions: In these rules, unless the context otherwise requires:- (i) ‘Scheduled Castes’ means the castes, races or tribes or parts of groups, within castes, races, or tribes declared to be scheduled castes under any law in force in the Punjab or so declared by Government for the purposes of various Services/Recruitment Rules, and (ii) ‘Under-developed Area’ means the Baluch Area of D.G.Khan District and such other areas as Government may declare to be under-developed areas for the purposes of various Service/Recruitment Rules. [(iii) ‘Disabled person’ means a person who, on account of injury, disease or congenital deformity, is handicapped for under taking any gainful profession or employment in order to cam his livelihood, land included a person who is blind, deaf, physically handicapped or mentally retarded: Provided that only such disabled person should be eligible to be considered for job reserved for disabled persons, who’ are duly registered with the Employment Exchange of the area and have been declared to be disabled and fit for work of a particular job by the Provincial Council as defined in Section 5 of Disabled Persons (Employment and Rehabilitation) Ordinance, 1981.] 3. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained in any rules applicable to any post or service:- [(i) In the case of the candidates from Scheduled Castes and Under-developed areas, for a period of 20 years from the commencing day of the Constitution of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, the upper age limit shall be relaxed by three years;] [(ii) in case of a person whose services under Government have been terminated for want of vacancy the period of service already rendered by him shall for the purposes of upper age limit under any rule, be excluded from his age; and ] [(iii) in the case of Ex-Defence personnel, the interval between the date of their release from the Defence Forces of Pakistan, including the Mujahid Force and the date of re-employment in a Civil Department subject to a maximum of seven years and the whole of the period of service rendered by them in such Forces shall for the purposes of upper age limit under any rule, be excluded from their age.] [(iv) in the case of a person who has rendered national service under the Pakistan National Service Ordinance, 1970, the period actually spent by him in such service shall, for the purpose of upper age limit prescribed under any rule, for appointment to any service/post be excluded from his age.] [(v) in the case of a candidate already working as a Government servant, the period of his continuous service as such shall for the purpose of upper age limit prescribed under any service rules of the post for which he is a candidate, be excluded from his age.] [Provided the upper-age limit shall not exceed. 35 years for recruitment to any post to be filled in on the recommendations of the Punjab Public Service Commission on the basis of the combined competitive examination [competitive examination.] [(vi) In case of a disabled person as defined in rule 2(iii) above the maximum upper age limit prescribed in the Service/Recruitment Rules, for appointment to a post, shall be raised by 10 years.] 4. The Punjab Civil Services Recruitment (Relaxation of Upper Age Limit for candidates belonging to Scheduled Castes and Under-developed Areas) Rules, 1973, are hereby repealed.   [contact-form][contact-field label=”Name” type=”name” required=”true” /][contact-field label=”Email” type=”email” required=”true” /][contact-field label=”Website” type=”url” /][contact-field label=”Message” type=”textarea” /][/contact-form]

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THE PUNJAB CIVIL SERVANTS ACT, 1974

THE PUNJAB CIVIL SERVANTS ACT, 1974

THE PUNJAB CIVIL SERVANTS ACT, 1974   SECTIONS                       CONTENTS CHAPTER I PRELIMINARY               1.         Short title, application and commencement.             2.         Definitions. CHAPTER II TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF SERVICE OF CIVIL SERVANTS             3.         Terms and conditions.             4.         Appointments.             5.         Probation.             6.         Confirmation.             7.         Seniority.             8.         Promotion.             8-A.     Out of turn promotion, etc.             9.         Postings and transfers.             10.       Termination of service.             11.       Reversion to a lower post.             11-A.   Certain persons to be liable to removal or reversion.             12.       Retirement from service.             13.       Employment after retirement.             14.       Conduct.             15.       Efficiency and discipline.             16.       Pay.             17.       Leave.             18.       Pension and gratuity.             19.       Provident fund.             20.       Benevolent Fund and Group Insurance.             21.       Right of appeal or representation.   CHAPTER III MISCELLANEOUS             22.       Saving.             22A.    Indemnity.             22B.    Jurisdiction barred. CHAPTER IV RULES             23.       Rules.             24.       Repeal of Punjab Ordinance No. II of 1974.       THE PUNJAB CIVIL SERVANTS ACT, 1974   (Pb Act VIII of 1974) 4th  June 1974 An Act to regulate the appointment to, and the terms and conditions of service in respect of the services of the Province of the Punjab   Preamble : —   WHEREAS it is expedient to regulate by law, the appointment to, and the terms and conditions of the services of the Province of the Punjab, and to provide for matters connected therewith or ancillary thereto;   It is hereby enacted as follows : —   Short title, application and commencement : — (1) This Act may be called the Punjab Civil Servants Act, 1974. (2)       It applies to all civil servants wherever they may be. (3)       It shall come into force at once.     CHAPTER I PRELIMINARY   Definitions : — (1) In this Act, unless there is anything repugnant in the subject or context, : — (a)       “ad hoc appointment” means appointment of a duly qualified person made otherwise than in accordance with the prescribed method of recruitment, pending recruitment in accordance with such method; (b)       “civil servant” means a person who is a member of a civil service of the Province or who holds a civil post in connection with the affairs of the Province, but does not include : — (i)        a person who is on deputation to the province from the Federation or any other Province or Authority; (ii)       a person who is employed on contract, or on work-charged basis, or who is paid from contingencies; or (iii)      a person who is a ‘worker’ or ‘workman’ as defined in the Factories Act, 1934 (XXV of 1934) or the Workmen’s Compensation Act, 1923 (VIII of 1923); (c)       “Government” means the Government of the Punjab; (d)       “initial recruitment” means appointment made otherwise than by promotion or transfer; (e)       “pay” means the amount drawn monthly by a civil servant as pay, and includes technical pay, special pay, personal pay and any other emoluments declared as pay by the prescribed authority; (f)        “permanent post” means a post sanctioned without limit of time; (g)       “prescribed” means prescribed by rules; (h)       “province” means the Province of the Punjab; (i)        “rules” means the rules made or deemed to have been made under this Act; (j)        “selection authority” means the Punjab Public Service Commission, departmental selection board, departmental selection committee or other authority or body on the recommendation of, or in consultation with which any appointment or promotion, as may be prescribed, is made; and (k)       “temporary post” means a post other than a permanent post. (2)       For the purpose of this Act, an appointment whether by promotion or otherwise, shall be deemed to have been made on regular basis if it is made in the prescribed manner.     CHAPTER II TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF SERVICE OF CIVIL SERVANTS   Terms and conditions : — The terms and conditions of service of a civil servant shall be as provided in this Act and the rules.   Appointments : — Appointment to a civil service of the province or to a civil post in connection with the affairs of the province, shall be made in the prescribed manner by the Governor or by a person authorised by him in that behalf.   Probation : — (1) An initial appointment to a service or post referred to in section 4, not being an ad hoc appointment, shall be on such probation and for such period of probation as may be prescribed. (2)       Any appointment of a civil servant by promotion or transfer to a service or post may also be made on such probation and for such period of probation as may be prescribed. (3)       Where, in respect of any service or post, the satisfactory completion of probation includes the passing of a prescribed examination, test or course or successful completion of any training, a person appointed on probation to such service or post who, before the expiry of the original or extended period of his probation, has failed to pass such examination or test or to successfully complete the course or the training shall, except as may be prescribed otherwise, : — (a)       if he was appointed to such service or post by initial recruitment, be discharged; or (b)       if he was appointed to such service or post by promotion or transfer, be reverted to the service or post from which he was promoted or transferred and against which he holds a lien or, if there be no such service or post, be discharged.   Confirmation : — (1) A person appointed on probation shall, on satisfactory completion of his probation, be eligible for confirmation in a service or a post as may be prescribed. (2)       A civil servant promoted to a post on probation shall, on satisfactory completion of his probation, be confirmed in such post as may be prescribed. (3)       A civil servant promoted to a post on regular basis shall be confirmed after rendering satisfactory service

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The Punjab Civil Servants (Efficiency and Discipline) Rules, 1999

The Punjab Civil Servants (Efficiency and Discipline) Rules, 1999

The Punjab Civil Servants (Efficiency and Discipline) Rules, 1999   The Punjab Civil Servants (Efficiency and Discipline) Rules, 1999, form a vital set of regulations in the governance and management of civil servants within the Punjab province of Pakistan. These rules are designed to ensure the efficiency and discipline of civil servants, setting out procedures for addressing issues related to their conduct, performance, and behavior in the workplace. Rules Contents     Preamble     CHAPTER 1   1. Short title, commencement and application.   2. Definitions     Chapter II PENALTIES   3. Grounds for penalty.   4. Penalties.     Chapter III INQUIRY AND IMPOSITION OF PENALTIES   5. Initiation of proceedings.   6. Procedure to be observed by the authority   7. Procedure to be observed by the inquiry officer or inquiry committee.   8. Appearance of Counsel.   9. Expeditious disposal of proceedings.   10.     11. Certain rules not to apply in certain cases   12. Procedure of inquiry against offices lent to other governments etc.   13. Power to order medical Examinations to mental or bodily infirmity   14. Powers of Inquiry Officer and Inquiry Committee.     Chapter IV APPEALS, REVISIONS, ETC.   15. Appeal against Penalty.   16. Petition of appeal.   17. Determination of appeal.   18. Review and not appeal in certain cases.   19. No second appeal except in certain cases.   20. Revision     Chapter V REPEAL   21. Repeal.   The Punjab Civil Servants (Efficiency and Discipline) Rules, 1999 21st June. 1999 In exercise of the powers conferred upon him by section 23 of the Punjab Civil Servants Act, 1974, the Governor of the Punjab is pleased to make the following rules, namely:- CHAPTER I PRELIMINARY Short title, commencement and application.-(1) These Rules may be called the Punjab Civil Servants (Efficiency and Discipline) Rules, 1999. (2) They shall come into force at once and apply to all civil servants except members of such services and holders of such posts, as may be specified by , government. 2. Definitions.-(1) In these rules, unless She context otherwise requires:- (a) ‘accused’ means a civil servant against whom action is taken under these rules; (b) ‘authority’ means the government or an officer or authority designated by it to exercise the powers of the authority under these rules; (c) ‘Enquiry Officer’ means an officer appointed by the authority to perform the functions of an Enquiry Officer under these rules; (d) ‘Enquiry Committee’ means a group of officers (headed by a convener) appointed by the authority to perform the functions of Enquiry committee under these rules; (e) ‘misconduct’ means conduct prejudicial to good order or service discipline or contrary to the Punjab Government Servants (Conduct) Rules, 1966 or conduct unbecoming of an officer and a gentleman and includes any act on the part of a civil servant to bring or attempt to bring political or other outside influence directly or indirectly to bear on the Governor, the Chief Minister, a Minister, or any government officer in respect of any matter relating to the appointment, promotion, transfer, punishment, retirement or other conditions of service of a civil servant; and (f) ‘Penalty’ means a penalty which may be imposed under these rules. (2) In case two or more civil servants are to be proceeded against jointly, the authority for the civil servant senior-most in rank, shall be the authority in respect of all such accused. (3) Subject to these rules, the various authorities empowered to award major penalties under the various Delegation of Powers Rules, shall, in respect of the civil servants for whom they are authorised under the said rules to exercise the powers of the authority under these rules (4) Words and expressions used but not defined shall bear the same meanings as they bear in the Punjab Civil Servants Act, 1974. (5) Save in case where the Government is to act as ‘the authority’ and notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained in rule 2, where the authority would personally be interested in the result of the proceedings under these rules, it shall nut proceed with the case and shall report the matter to the appellate authority to which the orders passed by ‘the authority’ are ordinarily appealable and such appellate authority shall appoint and authorise another officer of the corresponding rank and status to act as the ‘authority’ CHAPTER II PENALTIES Grounds for penalty. -A civil servant, who:- (a) is inefficient or has ceased to be efficient; or (b) is guilty of misconduct; or (c) is corrupt, or may reasonably be considered corrupt because:- (i) he is, or any of his dependents or any other person through him or on his behalf, is in possession of pecuniary resources or of property disproportionate to his known sources of income, which he cannot reasonably account for; or (ii) he has assumed a style of living beyond his ostensible means; or (iii) he has a persistent reputation of being corrupt; or (d) is engaged, or is reasonably suspected of being engaged in subversive activities, or is reasonably suspected of being associated with other engaged in subversive activities or is guilty of disclosure of official secrets to any un-authorised person, and his retention in service is, prejudicial to national security; shall be liable to be proceeded against under these rules and one or more of the penalties hereinafter mentioned may be imposed on him. 4. Penalties.-(1) The following are the penalties namely:- (a) Minor Penalties:– (i) censure;. (ii) withholding, for a specific period, promotion or increment, otherwise than for unfitness for promotion or financial advancement in accordance with the rules or orders pertaining to the service or post; (b) Major Penalties:- (i) reduction to a lower post or pay-scale or to a lower stage in a pay-scale; (ii) recovery of the whole or any part of any pecuniary loss caused to government by negligence or breach of orders; (iii) compulsory retirement’, (iv) removal from service; and (v) dismissal from service. (2) Removal from

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THE PUNJAB CIVIL SERVANTS (APPOINTMENT AND CONDITIONS OF SERVICE) RULES, 1974

THE PUNJAB CIVIL SERVANTS (APPOINTMENT AND CONDITIONS OF SERVICE) RULES, 1974

THE PUNJAB CIVIL SERVANTS (APPOINTMENT AND CONDITIONS OF SERVICE) RULES, 1974   The Punjab Civil Servants (Appointment and Conditions of Service) Rules, 1974, represent a crucial set of regulations that govern the appointment, terms, and conditions of service for civil servants in the Punjab province of Pakistan. These rules establish the framework for the recruitment, employment, and management of civil servants, ensuring transparency and consistency in the civil service sector.   No. SOR-III-1-25/2002, dated 24-9-2002.—In exercise of the powers conferred upon him under section 23 of the Punjab civil Servants Act, 1974 (VII of 1974), the governor of the Punjab is pleased to direct that the following amendments shall be made in the Punjab Civil Servants (Appointment and Conditions of Service) Rules, 1974 namely:–   For Rule-15, the following shall be substituted:–   “15”    (1) A person in the service of an autonomous or semi-autonomous organization or Federal Government or other provinces, who possesses minimum educational qualifications, experience of, comparable length of service prescribed for the post shall be eligible for appointment to the said post on deputation for a period not exceeding three years at a time, on such terms and conditions as may be sanctioned by the Government in consultation with lending organization.   Subject to any rules or orders on the subject issued by the Government, a Civil servant who fulfils the conditions and is considered suitable may be sent on deputation to an autonomous or semi-autonomous organization established by law or to Federal Government of other province on such terms and conditions, as may be decided by appointing authority in consultation with the borrowing organization. Provided that leave and pension contribution shall invariable be made by the borrowing organization.   Need more information Our panel of skilled Lawyers in Pakistan specializes in separation cases in Pakistan and offers personalized advice and robust legal solutions. AI Legal Site: For general information, visit 24Justice.com – Pakistan’s First Legal AI Site. Personalized Assistance: For more specific queries or legal representation, reach out to us: Call: 0092 308 5510031 WhatsApp: 0092 308 5510031 Contact Form: Prefer writing? Fill out our contact form below, and we’ll respond promptly [contact-form][contact-field label=”Name” type=”name” required=”true” /][contact-field label=”Email” type=”email” required=”true” /][contact-field label=”Website” type=”url” /][contact-field label=”Message” type=”textarea” /][/contact-form]

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The Punjab, Civil Servants (Amendment) Ordinance 2001

The Punjab, Civil Servants (Amendment) Ordinance 2001

The Punjab, Civil Servants (Amendment) Ordinance 2001   The Punjab Civil Servants (Amendment) Ordinance 2001 represents a significant piece of legislation within the governance framework of the Punjab province in Pakistan. This ordinance introduces amendments and modifications to the Punjab Civil Servants Act, 1974, which governs the terms, conditions, and management of civil servants within the province. An  ordinance  further to amend the Punjab Civil Servants Act, 1974. Whereas, it is expedient further to amend the Punjab Civil Servants Act, 1974 (VIII of 1974) in the manner hereinafter appearing;  Now, therefore, pursuant to the instructions of the Chief Executive of Pakistan under Article 4 of the Provisional Constitution (Amendment) Order No. 9 of 1999 as amended by Chief Executive’s Order No. 11 of 2000, the Governor of the Punjab is pleased to make and promulgate the following Ordinance:– Short title and commencement.– (1) This Ordinance may be called the Punjab Civil Servants (Amendment) Ordinance 2001. (2)   It shall come into force at once. Substitution of Section 12, Act VIII of 1974– In the Punjab Civil Servants Act, 1974 (VIII of 1974), for section 12 the following shall be substituted, namely:– “12 Retirement from Service– (1) Civil Servant shall retire from service– (i)    on such date after he has completed twenty years of service qualifying for pension or other retirement benefits as the competent authority may, in public interest, direct; or (ii)   where no direction is given under clause (i) on the completion of the sixtieth year of this age. (2)   No direction under clause (i) of sub-section (1) shall be made until the Civil Servant has been informed in writing of the grounds on which it is proposed to make the direction and has been given a reasonable opportunity of showing cause against the said direction. Explanation: In this section, “competent authority” means the appointing authority prescribed in rule 6 of the Punjab Civil Servants (Appointment and Conditions of Service) Rules, 1974.” Need more information Our panel of skilled Lawyers in Pakistan specializes in separation cases in Pakistan and offers personalized advice and robust legal solutions. AI Legal Site: For general information, visit 24Justice.com – Pakistan’s First Legal AI Site. Personalized Assistance: For more specific queries or legal representation, reach out to us: Call: 0092 308 5510031 WhatsApp: 0092 308 5510031 Contact Form: Prefer writing? Fill out our contact form below, and we’ll respond promptly [contact-form][contact-field label=”Name” type=”name” required=”true” /][contact-field label=”Email” type=”email” required=”true” /][contact-field label=”Website” type=”url” /][contact-field label=”Message” type=”textarea” /][/contact-form]  

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