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Punjab Heritage Foundation Act, 2005 (Pb. Act I of 2005).

Country/Territory
Pakistan
Territorial subdivision
Punjab
Document type
Legislation
Date
2005
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Long title
An Act to establish the Punjab Heritage Foundation in the Province of the Punjab.
Subject
Environment gen., Wild species & ecosystems
Keyword
Institution Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings Cultural heritage Land-use planning Environmental planning Special fund Financing Policy/planning Management/conservation
Geographical area
Asia, Asia and the Pacific, Indian Ocean, South Asian Seas, Southern Asia
Entry into force notes
This Act enters into foce immediately.
Abstract

This Act, consisting of 18 sections, establishes the Punjab Heritage Foundation in the Province of the Punjab, aimed to protect archaeological, architectural, historical or cultural site notified to be a Punjab Heritage by the Government. The primary purpose of the Foundation is the preservation, conservation, maintenance and rehabilitation of the Punjab Heritage through various means, including technical or financial assistance and to create awareness among people for the preservation of the Punjab Heritage. The management, overall control and supervision of the affairs of the Foundation, shall vest in the Board of Governors. In addition, the Act creates the Punjab Heritage Fund, entitled to finance related activities aimed to the conservation of the Punjab Heritage.

Full text
English
Website
www.punjablaws.gov.pk