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Punjab Preservation of Subsoil Water Act, 2009.

Country
Type of law
Legislation
Source

Abstract
This Act aim to provide for prohibition of sowing nursery of paddy and transplanting paddy before the notified dates, and for the matters connected therewith or incidental thereto.
No farmer shall sow nursery of paddy before 10th Day of May of the agricultural year or such other date as may be notified by the State Government for any local area. No farmer shall transplant paddy before such date.
The Act further makes provisions for: the power of the authorised officer to enter into the estate of any farmer for surveying the area to assess the violation, offences and penalties, etc.
Long title of text
An Act to provide for prohibition of sowing nursery of paddy and transplanting paddy before the notified dates, and for the matters connected therewith or incidental thereto.
Date of text
Repealed
No
Source language

English

Legislation Amendment
No