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Punjab Soil Reclamation Act, 1952 (Punjab Act XXI of 1952).

Country/Territory
Pakistan
Territorial subdivision
Punjab
Document type
Legislation
Date
1952 (1977)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Long title
An Act to provide for the speedy reclamation and improvement of the areas damaged by thur and sem for preventing further damage and for maximising agricultural production.
Subject
Land & soil, Water
Keyword
Drainage/land reclamation Soil conservation/soil improvement Agricultural development Institution Special fund Offences/penalties Waterworks Groundwater Saltwater intrusion/siltation
Geographical area
Asia, Asia and the Pacific, Indian Ocean, South Asian Seas, Southern Asia
Abstract

This Act provides for the speedy reclamation and improvement of waterlogged and saline areas and the prevention of damage to maximise agriculture production.

Full text
English
Website
punjablaws.gov.pk

References - Legislation

Amends

Land Acquisition Act, 1894 (Act I of 1894).

Legislation | Pakistan | 1894 (2011)

Keyword: Public land, Expropriation, Land valuation, Land-use planning, Dispute settlement

Source: FAO, FAOLEX