H.--Regulations.State · Punjab

Section 56 of The Punjab District Boards Act, 1883

(1)Every district board or local board empowered in. this behalf by the Local Government may make regulations for carrying out all or any of the purposes of this Act.
(2)A regulation made under this section shall not have effect until it has been confirmed by the Local Government and published in such manner and for such time as the Local Government may direct.

Summary

Boards can create specific regulations to help carry out the goals of the law.
Only boards that have been given authority by the Local Government can make these regulations.
This power applies to both district boards and local boards.
No regulation can start working until the Local Government confirms it.
Every new regulation must be published so the public can see it.
The Local Government decides exactly how and for how long the regulation is published.

Practical examples

1The District Board of Amritsar is given power by the government and creates a regulation to manage the cleaning of local public wells.

2A local board in a small village wants to organize how market stalls are placed, so they draft a regulation and send it to the Local Government for confirmation.

FAQ

1. Who has the power to make regulations under Section 56 of the Punjab District Boards Act, 1883?

Any district board or local board that has been specifically empowered by the Local Government may make regulations under Section 56 of the Punjab District Boards Act, 1883.

2. Does a regulation under Section 56 of the Punjab District Boards Act, 1883 start immediately?

No, a regulation under Section 56 of the Punjab District Boards Act, 1883 only takes effect once it is confirmed by the Local Government and published properly.

3. What is the purpose of regulations made under Section 56 of the Punjab District Boards Act, 1883?

They are created for the purpose of carrying out any or all of the objectives of the Punjab District Boards Act, 1883.

Test yourself

Q1.Under Section 56 of the Punjab District Boards Act, 1883, what is required before a regulation can take effect?

Q2.Who decides how a regulation is published under Section 56 of the Punjab District Boards Act, 1883?

Q3.Which bodies can be empowered to make regulations under Section 56 of the Punjab District Boards Act, 1883?

Q4.Under Section 56 of the Punjab District Boards Act, 1883, what must a regulation be consistent with?

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