OFFICE OF THE DEPUTY COMMISSIONER,

SANGRUR

The Right to Information Act, 2005

MANUAL – V

RULES, REGULATIONS, INSTRUCTIONS, MANUAL AND RECORDS FOR DISCHARGING FUNCTIONS.

(Telephone No. 01672-234004, Fax No. 01672-230008)

Authored by:-

Vijay Syal, PCS (Designate)

PA/DC , Sangrur

OFFICE OF THE DEPUTY COMMISSIONER,SANGRUR

Name/title of the Document :	Punjab District Service (Class III) Rules, 1976.		Type of the Document:				Rules
Brief Write-up on the Document :	These rules were notified vide No.G.S.R.378Const./Art. 309/76 dated 24th June, 1976 for regulating the recruitment and conditions of service of the persons appointed to the Group B and C services in the offices of the Deputy Commissioners in the State of Punjab. Briefly,the rules deal with their :- - Qualification and disqualification. - Method of appointment. - Promotions. - Seniority. - Pay. - Liability to serve. - Discipline, penalities and appeals. - Oath of allegience.
From where one can get a copy of Rule :	Assistant Commissioner (Gri) –cum-Public Information Officer, office of the Deputy Commissioner, Sangrur.
Name/title of the Document :	Punjab Knnungo Class III Service Rules, 1994.			Type of the Document:				Rules
Brief Write-up on the Document :	These rules were notified vide No. G.S.R.73/Const./Art. 309/ and P.A. 17/1887/S.28/94 datedd 9^th November, 1994 for regulating the recruitment and conditions of service of the persons appointed to the posts of Kanugoes in the Revenue Department in Punjab. The rules deal with their :- - Qualification and disqualification. - Method of appointment. - Promotions. - Seniority. - Pay. - Liability to serve. - Discipline, penalities and appeals. - Oath of allegience.
From where one can get a copy of Rule	Assistant Commissioner (Gri) –cum -Public Information Officer, office of the Deputy Commissioner, Sangrur.
Name/title of the Document :	Punjab Tehsildars (Class II) Service Rules, 1984 amneded upto 2004.		Type of the Document			Rules
Brief Write-up on the Document :	The amended rules were amended vide Pb. Government notification No..GSR/42/Const./Art.309/amd.(2)/2004 dated 14th June, 2004 for regulating the recruitment and conditions of service of the persons appointed to the Punjab Tehsildar Service ( Group 'B'). The rules deal with their :- - Qualification and disqualification. - Method of appointment. - Promotions. - Seniority. - Pay. - Liability to transfer. - Liability to serve. - Leave pension or other matters. - Discipline, penalities and appeals. - Oath of allegience.
From where one can get a copy of Rule :	Assstt. Commissioner ( Gri) –cum –Public Information Officer, officeof the Deputy Commissioner, Sangrur.
Name/title of the Document :	Punjab Naib Tehsildars Training Regulations, 1984	Type of the Document :			Regulations.
Brief Write-up on the Document :	These rules were notified vide Pb. Government notification No..Comp I/OSD-6/84 dated 4th July, 1984 for regulating the training programme and introduction to the revenue work to be performed by the Tehsildars in the state of Punjab. The rules deal with :- - Modalities of examination. - Selection of examiners. - Syllabus. - Eligibility.
From where one can get a copy of Rule :	Assstt. Commissioner ( Gri) –cum –Public Information Officer, officeof the Deputy Commissioner, Sangrur.

Name/title of the Document :	Punjab Recruitment of ex-service men (First Amendment) Rules, 1984	Type of the Document :	Rules
Brief Write-up on the Document:	These rules were notified vide Pb. Government notification No.Comp GSR 45/Const/Art.309/Amd.(2)/84 dated 30th April, 1984 for recruitment and service conditions of Ex-service-men and, reservation. The rules deal with their :- - Qualification and disqualification. - Method of appointment. - Promotions. - Seniority. - Pay. - Liability to serve. - Discipline, penalitiesand appeals. - Path of allegience.
From where one can get a copy of Rule :	Assstt. Commissioner (Gri) –cum –Public Information Officer, officeof the Deputy Commissioner, Sangrur.

Name/title of the Document :			Punjab Civil Services Rules, Volume-1, Part-1			Type of the Document :			Rules
Brief Write-up on the Document :			Deals with the following Service matters : - Conditions regarding Health and Age - Pay Fixation and Increments - Compensation Allowances i.e. HRA, Medical, CCA, Conveyance Allowance, Licence Fee of Govt.Accommodation,Honorarium and Fees etc. - Dismissal, Removal, Suspension and Resignation - General Conditions and Extent of Application to grant all kind of leaves - Joining time, foreign service/ deputation - Record of service
From where one can get a copy of Rules :			Rules are not being printed by the State Govt. since 1984. However, these are available in the market published by private authors.
Name/title of the Document :		Punjab Civil Services Rules, Volume-1, Part-2		Type of the Document :			Rules
Brief Write-up on the Document :		Deals with the following Service matters : - Appendix –I : Abstract from the various articles of the Constitution of India - Appendix -2 : List of Govt. employees who are liable to discharge at onemonth’s notice or less. - Appendix – 7 : List of Employees granted rent-free accommodations - Appendix – 8 : Rules regarding acceptance of fee by Govt. Medical Officers. - Appendix – 8A : Rules for payment of fees to expert witnesses summoned in Criminal Courts. - Appendix – 11 : Payment of leave salary in India, Record of Service Forms. - Appendix – 12 : Authorities to grant leaves - Appendix – 16 : Terms for grant of leave to employees engaged on contract. - Appendix – 17 : Conditions for grant of casual and quarantine leave. - Appendix – 18 : List of Govt. employees serving in vacation department. - Appendix – 22 : Premature Retirement Rules, 1975
From where one can get a copy of Rules :		Rules are not being printed by the State Govt. since 1984. However, these are available in the market published by private authors.
Name/title of the Document :	Punjab Civil Services Rules, Volume-2				Type of the Document :			Rules
Brief Write-up on the Document :	Deals with the following Service matters : - General provisions relating to grant of pensions - Qualifying/reckoning of service for pension - Counting of Military Service for pension - Death-cum-retirement gratuity, family pension, adjustment of Govt. dues pertaining to Government accommodation - Recruitment of pensioners - Extra ordinary pensions - Prepration of pension papers, provisional pension, authorization of pension/gratuity by AG, Punjab. - Date of commencement of pension, commutation of civil pensions. - Rules relating to maintenance of G.P.F. and drawal of refundable and non-refundable advances. - Group Insurance Scheme
From where one can get a copy of Rules :	Rules are not being printed by the State Govt. since 1984. However, these are available in the market published by private authors.

Name/title of the Document :	Punjab Civil Services Rules, Volume-3	Type of the Document :	Rules
Brief Write-up on the Document :	Deals with the following Service matters : - Permanent traveling allowances - Conveyance allowance - Mileage allowance - Daily allowance - Actual cost of traveling - Grant of traveling allowance on joining Govt. service/transfer/retirement - Grant of traveling allowance to the family of Govt. employee on his death. - Grant of traveling allowance to employees summoned to give evidence or to attend Court of Law.
From where one can get a copy of Rules :	Rules are not being printed by the State Govt. since 1984. However, these are available in the market published by private authors.

Name/title of the Document :	The Punjab State (Class IV) Service Rules 1963 amended upto 2003.	Type of the Document :	Rules
Brief Write-up on the Document :	These Rules were framed by the Punjab Govt. vide Notification No.GSR123/Const./Art.309/63 dt. 23/5/1963 and last amended vide notification no. GSR73/ const./Art.309/AMD(2)/84 dated 14-08-1984. These rules deal with Service matters of Class IV (now Group D) Service regarding their :- - Qualification and disqualification. - Method of appointment. - Promotions. - Seniority. - Pay. - Liability to serve. - Discipline, penalities and appeals. - Oath of allegience.
From where one can get a copy of Manual :	Asstt. Commissioner (Gri) –cum –Public Information Officer, office of the Deputy Commissioner, Sangrur.

Name/title of the Document :	Punjab Financial Rules, Volume-1	Type of the Document :	Rules
Brief Write-up on the Document :	Deals with the following Service matters : - Maintenance of Cash Book - Permanent advances and imprest accounts - Drawal of money from treasury. - Responsibility and losses sustained through fraud or negligence of individuals - Inter departmental adjustments. - Signing of sanctions - Pay allowances and pension – General Rules - LPC - Attachment of pay and allowances - Monthly pay bill - Responsibility of Drawing Officer/ Controlling Officer. - Loans and advances to local bodies, Govt. employees. - Purchase and acquisition of Stores. - Budget - Powers of sanctions.
From where one can get a copy of Rules :	Rules are not being printed by the State Govt. since 1984. However, these are available in the market published by private authors.

Name/title of the Document :	Punjab Financial Rules, Volume-2	Type of the Document :	Book
Brief Write-up on the Document :	Deals with the following Service matters : - Specimen of Cash Book - Acquittance Roll - Register of undisbursed pay and allowanced - Bill Register - Register of contingent charges - Form of Mortgage Deed to be executed when the property is free hold - Form of Mortgage Deed to be executed by both the Government employee and the other owner when the land is free-hold and is owned by the Government employee jointly. - Form of Mortgage Deed to be executed by both the Government employee and the other owner when the land is free-hold and is owned by the Government employee solely. - Form of Re-conveyance of Mortgage Property. - Form of Mortgage Deed to be executed when the property is lease hold - Specimen of Surety Bond - Agreement to be executed when drawing advance for the purchase of Motor Car/Scooter - Specimen of Indent for Stores.
From where one can get a copy of Rules :	Rules are not being printed by the State Govt. since 1984. However, books are available in the market published by private authors.

Name/title of the Document :	Punjab Treasury Rules, Volume-1, Part-1.	Type of the Document :	Rules
Brief Write-up on the Document :	Deals with the following Service matters : - General System of Control over Treasury - Payment of Revenues or Public money raised or received by the State. - Custody of moneys relating to consolidating funds, contingency funds and the Public Account. - Withdrawal of money standing in the consolidated funds, contingency funds and the Public Accounts. - Responsibility for money withdrawn. - Monthly accounts and returns - Inspection of Treasuries. - Deposit of cash and valuables of other Departments - General Instructions for handling cash. - Procedure for repaying of money into treasury - Presentation of claims - General Instructions regarding preparation and forms of bills. - Issue of Cheque Book. - Checks to be applied at the Treasury on claim presentation. - Pay and Allowances of deceased Government employees. - Bills of gazetted and non-gazetted establishment - Pension payments. - Revenue Deposits. - Lapsed Deposits. - Loans and Advances - Transfer of money
From where one can get a copy of Rules :	Rules are not being printed by the State Govt. since 1984. However, these are available in the market published by private authors.

Name/title of the Document :	Punjab Budget Manual.	Type of the Document :	Rules
Brief Write-up on the Document :	Deals with the following Service matters : - Preparation and Submission of Departmental Estimates - Estimates of Revenue and Receipts. - Performance Budget. - Estimates of New Expenditure - Communication and Distribution of Grants. - Responsibility for watching Progress and Revenue - Statement of Excess and Surrender - Expenditure not provided for in Budget estimates Re-appropriations – Supplementary Estimates and Excess Grants. - Committee on Estimates - Public Account of the State. - Estimates of Agency Subjects.
From where one can get a copy of Rules :	Rules are not being printed by the State Govt. since 1984. However, these are available in the market published by private authors.

Name/title of the Document :	Manuals of Instructions	Type of the Document :	Manual
Brief Write-up on the Document :	It relates to the instructions of service matters of the employees i.e. - Grant of re-employment /extension Government Service after attaining the age of superannuation - Verification of character and antecedents of the persons appointed in Public Sector Undertaking under the control of Punjab Government - Proper defence of Court cases on service mattes. - Procedure for dealing with officials/ officers placed on probation - Condition of experience for promotion and recruitment - Fixation of Seniority of Government employee. - Punctuality in Government Offices etc
From where one can get a copy of Manual :	Printed and distributed some copies free of cost by Punjab Civil Secretariat to the offices for official use.

Name/title of the Document :	Manuals of Instructions	Type of the Document :	Manual
Brief Write-up on the Document :	It relates to the instructions of service matters of the employees i.e. - Grant of Dearness Allowance to the employees of the Punjab Government - Economy in expenditure in Government Departments. - Financial/Budgetary control. - Rate of interest to be charged on Loans and Advances - Issuance of statements under Group Insurance Scheme - Issue of re-appropriation orders etc. etc.
From where one can get a copy of Manual :	Printed and distributed some copies free of cost by Punjab Civil Secretariat to the offices for official use.

Name/title of the Document :	Punjab Services Medical Attendance Rules, 1940	Type of the Document :	Rules
Brief Write-up on the Document :	Deals with the following matters : - Recognition of Hospital other than Punjab Government. - Procedure for obtaining treatment. - Purchase of Medicines from market. - Admissible and inadmissible medicines - Procedure for reimbursement - Treatment of family members at other than Head Quarters of Govt. employee.
From where one can get a copy of Rules :	Printed and distributed some copies free of cost by Punjab Civil Secretariat to the offices for official use.

Name/title of the Records Type of document Records

Document

Brief Write-up on Information regarding rate of basic Pay and

the document balance leave Accounts from service books of the DDOs and officers and official working at Head Office.

Information regarding Pay and allowances from pay bills of the Officers/officials working at Head Office.

Information regarding balance of G.P.F. of all the subscribers from the ledgers.

Information regarding balance of G.I.S of all the subscribers from the ledgers.

Information regarding issue/ renewal/ cancellation of arms lincenses and other documents /record pertaining to licenses under the Indian Arms Act, 1959.

Information regarding issue of marriage certificates under the Hindu Marriage Act as well as Special Marriage Act.

Information regarding counter signing of different type of certificates / documents.

Information regarding allotment of title to news papers/ magazines etc.

Information regarding issue of NOCs for marriage palaces

Name/title of the Document :	Indian Stamp Act, 1899	Type of the Document :	Act
Brief Write-up on the Document :	This Act was modified upto the dated 15th July, 1950 and published by the Manager of Publications, Delhi for refund of the Stamps and new grant of Stamp Vendor License.It relates to the instructions for Stamp Vendors and refund of Stamps. Some salient Clauses are :- Liability of Instruments to duty. - Bonds, debentures and other securities. - Stamp duty and mode of isuuing them. - Use of adhesive Stamps. - Impressed stamps. - Time of stamping instruments. - Bills and notes drawn outside state. - Valuation for duty. - Duties by whom payable. - Adjudication as to stamps. - Instruments not duly stamped. - Collector's powers to stamp impounded instruments. - Allowances for stamps in certain cases. - Reference and Revision. - Criminal Offcences and Procedure. - Power to make rules etc. .
From where one can get a copy of Manual :	The Act is published by Private law agencies and is available in local market.

Name/title of the Document :	The Punjab Registration Manual , 1929	Type of the Document :	Manual
Brief Write-up on the Document :	This Manual included orders passed by the Local Govt. under section 14 the proviso to section 17(d), section 36 and 78 of the registration act and all orders passed by the Inspector General of registration Punjab Jalandhar. It relates to the registration work dealt by the Sub Registrar/Joint Sub Registrars. For example:- - All types of work registered the sale deeds/mortgage Deed/ Lease Deeds and all in sections were related to registration works. - All types of Monthly Staements, quarterly and yearly sent by the Sub Registrar/ Joint Registrar under this Manual and collection of the registration fees - All type of registration works deals by the Registrar and Sub Registrar deals under this Registration Manual .
From where one can get a copy of Manual :	Printed and distributed some copies free of cost by Punjab Civil Secretariat to the offices for official use and available at the local markets.

Name/title of the Document :	The Notary Acts, 1952	Type of the Document :	Act
Brief Write-up on the Document :	This Act delas with the Notary Public Advocate and powers of Appointment of Notaries and issue or grant of new licenses and function of the Notaries. Some of the provisions are:- - All types of work deals by the Notary Public Advocates deals under this act and powers of Appointment and issue and Grant of New License . - This Act deals with powers of the Notary and their Licenses renewed under this Act. The Collector of the district is recommended the Notary Public Licenses for purpose of sent to the Govt. under this Act.
From where one can get a copy of Manual :	Printed and distributed some copies free of cost by Punjab Civil Secretariat to the offices for official use and available at the local markets.

Name/title of the Document :	The Petition Writer Rules, 1982	Type of the Document :	Rules
Brief Write-up on the Document :	These Rules were issued by the Govt. of Punjab Deptt. of Revenue and Rehabilitation. It relates to the Petition Vide Notification No. GSR 98/P.A16/87/S.106-A/82 dated 15-7-1982. These rules govern the working conditions of Petition Writers No. of Vacancies Licensing authorities, eligibility for grant of such license, fee, rules for practice renewal suspension and cancellation , surrender of a License, penality, appeal and review.
From where one can get a copy of Manual :	The Govt. of Punjab Publishes Circulates departments concerned for official use. However, now if an applicants wants to obtain a copy, same can be had from A.C.(Gri.) - cum- Public Information Officer, Sangrur.

Name/title of the Document :	The Specal Marriage Act, 1954	Type of the Document :	Act
Brief Write-up on the Document :	Under the Special Marriage Act, 1954, District Marriage Officer (Deputy Commissioner) issues a certificate of marriage between the parties of which one is Indian Resident and other belonging to other country. In brief the Act deals with the provisions relating to :- - Degrees of relationships and parties to marriage . - Classes of Marriage Officers. - Solemnization of special Marriages. - Age of parties to marriage. - Procedure for registration of marriage. - Objection to marriage. - Declaration by parties and witnesses. - Place and form of Solemnisation. - Procedure for Registration. - Appeals. - Effect of registration of marriage. - Effect of marriage on member of undivided family. - Rights and disabilities. - Succession to property. - Restriction of Conjugal Rights and Judicial Separation. - Nullity of marriage and divorce.
From where one can get a copy of Manual :	The Act is published by Private laws agencies and is available on payment in local market .

Name/title of the Document :	The Punjab Cinemas Regulation Act, 1952	Type of the Document :	Act
Brief Write-up on the Document :	This Act received the assent of the Govt. of Punajab on dated 16th August, 1952 and was first published in the Punjab Govt. Gazzette (extraordianary) of 19th August 1952.Briefly, the Act deals with :- - Licensing authority and its power to grant license. - Limitation on powers of Licensing Authority . - Power of Govt. or local authority to suspend exhibition of films. - Penalities. - Power to make rules. - Power to exempt.
From where one can get a copy of Manual :	Printed and distributed some copies free of cost by Punjab Govt. to the offices for official use. An applicant can obtain a copy from Public Information Officer-cum- AC(Gri.) on making payment under RTI.

Name/title of the Document :	The Punjab Cinemas Regulation Rule, 1952	Type of the Document :	Rule
Brief Write-up on the Document :	This Rules were notified by the Home Department vide no. GSR / PA – 11 / 52 / S / 9 / 72 dated 07-03-1972.The rules deal with :- - Regulation of Cinemas. - Procedures for grant a license. - Period of validity. - Renewal. - Inspection by Officers. - Alteration and repair. of Cinemas. - Fee for grant and renewal of a licence. - Lay out Plan/Terms and conditions for construction of a Cinaema from security view point. - Parking space. - Fire precautions. - Lighting and electrical installations. - Machinery. - Suspension and Cancellation/ Surrender of Cinema License. - Appeal.
From where one can get a copy of Manual :	Printed and distributed some copies free of cost by Punjab Civil Secretariat to the offices for official use. An applicant can be had from AC(Gri.)-cum- Public Information Officer, Sanrgrur.

Name/title of the Document :	Motor Vehicle Act, 1939	Type of the Document :	Act
Brief Write-up on the Document :	This Act was ammended in 1982 and notified vide notification dated 1st October,1982. It relates to Solatium for victims of Hit and Run (by unidentified/intraced vehicles) - District level Committee is setup under this Act. "Claim Enquiry Officer (SDM), District Transport Officer (Member) Claim settlement Commissioner–cum-District Magistrate. - Claimant, who met with an accident should give an application six months before the accident date. After the enquiry is over , the applicant (legal heir of deceased) is awarded a Solatium of Rs. 25,000/-. However, if claim is regarding injury, the claimant can be given a maximum amount of Rs. 12,500/- proportionate to injury. The amount is paid though General Insurance Company.
From where one can get a copy of Manual :	Printed and distributed some copies free of cost by Misnistry of Surface Transport (Transport Wing) Govt. of India for official use.

Name/title of the Document :	The Indian Explosive Act, 1884.	Type of the Document :	Act
Brief Write-up on the Document :	This Act includes the Gas Cylinder Rules 1981, Eaxplosive Rules, 1983, Static and Mobile Pressure Cessels(United) Rules, 1981.It relates to the Gas Agencies, Explosive Licences etc.Main Clauses are:- - To issue the NOC's of Gas Agencies. - Checking of the Gas Agencies. - Inspection of Gas Agencies. - Closer detention and removal. - Power to enter, inspect and examine any place, carriage or vessel in which an explosive is being manufactured, possessEd, used, sold, transported or imported under a licence granted under this act. - Renewal of Kerosene Oil license. - Refusal to amend or renew a licence. - Procedure on death or disability of License. - Issue of the licence for the sale of Patakhas (fire works). - The punishment is given under this act if any person who un law fully causes by any explosive substance and explosion of nature likely to danger life or to cause serious injury to property shall, whether any injury to person or property has been actually caused or not be punished.
From where one can get a copy of Manual :	The act is available in Local Market, as the same is published by Pvt. Publishers. However, copies of rules can be had from Public Information Officer –cum- AC(Gri.) on payment under the provisions of RTI 2005..

Name/title of the Document :	Punjab Municipal Act, 1911	Type of the Document :	Act
Brief Write-up on the Document :	This Act received the assent of the Lieutenant Governor of the Punjab on the 3rd May, 1911 and that of the Governor-General on the 7th July, 1911, and was first published in the Punjab Gazettee of the 11th August, 1911. It relates to Municipal Act in Constitution of Committees, Election of Presidents etc. Now, vide 74th Constitutional Amendment. The Act has been amended drastically and the amendent has been proved a milestone in the history of legislation. This amendment has ensured decentralisation of powers at the grass-root level.It deals with :- - Constitution of Committees. - Under this act the elections of President and Vice President are conducted. - In this act the conduct of Business is done as holding the times of meetings, ordinary and special meetings, To elect the Chairman of the meeting, vote of majority decision etc. - Delegation of powers. - To check the procedure for Assessing Inmovable Property. - Way of prevention and extension of fire. - The powers of Sanitary. - Powers to prohibit use for human habitation of buildings unfit for such use. - Places for slaughter of animals for sale and also disposal of dead animals. - Punishment for immovable encroachment or overhanging structure over street. - Maintenance of funds relating to the taxation, contracts. - The powers to suspend any resolution or order of committee. - Inquire generally into the affairs of a committee. or joint committee with a view to ascertaining whether a municipality is being satisfactory. - Resolution relating to appointments in Municipal Committee or payments of loan. - Under this act " No confidence motion" is passed and is almost akin to electing an office-bearer such resolution cannot be passed by mere raise of hands. Voting shall be by secret ballot. - Penalty on member, officer or servant being interested in any contract made with a committee. - President of the committee authorising a contractor to do the work in anticipation of committee's approval. - Power to prevent extravagance in establishments. - Resolution of Committee regarding appointment. - Levy of octroi etc. at different rates by different committees not discrimentory are taken. - Refund of tax found to be wrongly recovered on quashing the notification. - Special provisions regarding streets belonging to the Govt.
From where one can get a copy of Manual :	The act is available in Local Market, as the same is published by Pvt. Publishers. However, copies of rules can be had from Public Information Officer –cum- AC(Gri.) on payment under the provisions of RTI 2005.

Name/title of the Document :		The Land Acquisition Act, 1894 .		Type of the Document :		Act
Brief Write-up on the Document :		The Land Acquisition Act, 1894 Amended Vide Pv. Act 17 of 1962 and Punjab Act 31 of 1966. This Act delas with :- - Preliminary Survey of Lands and Powers of officers to carry out Surveys. - Payment of damage. - Preliminary Investigation before acquisition . - Hearing of objections. - Declaration of intended Acquisition. - Collector to take order for acquition. - Marking and measurements. - Notice to intended persons. - Enquiry and award by Collector. - Period for making award. - Power to call for record. - Special Powers in cases of urgency. - Refrence to court and procedure thereon. - Service of notice. - Scope of Proceedings . - Matters to be neglected in determining Compensation. - Amount of Compensation. - Costs. - Amount of Compensation. - Costs. - Appointment of Commensation. - Payment. - Temporary occupation of land .
From where one can get a copy of Manual :		The Act is published by Private Laws agencies and is available on Payment in Local market
Name/title of the Document :	Standing order 28		Type of the Document :		Document Instrtuctions.
Brief Write-up on the Document :	The Standing order deals with land acquisition procedure. It was issued on 9-3-85 and amended on 13th March 2000. Recently, it has again been amended vide no. 1/1/2006/LR-I/4870 Dt.- 7/8/2006. It serves the purpose of rules and regulations and deals with Land Acquisition procedures under the Land Acquisition Act, 1894. The Salient features of the Standing order 28 are :- - Site Selection. - Preparation of notification u/s 4. - Constitution of State Level Acquisition Board. - District Level Price Fixation Committee. - District Level Site Selection Committee. - Procedures for Price Fixation.
From where one can get a copy of Manual :	Asstt. Commissioner (Gri) –cum –Public Information Officer, officeof the Deputy Commissioner, Sangrur.

Name/title of the Document :	The Govt. Employees (conduct) Rules, 1966.	Type of the Document :	Rules
Brief Write-up on the Document :	These Rules were framed by the Punjab Govt. under Act 309 and 318 of Constitution of India. The rules briefly deals with regulation of conduct of Punjab Govt. employees relating to :- - Taking part in Politics. - Joining of Associations. - Demonstration and Strikes. - Connection with Press or Radio. - Criticism of Govt. - Evidence before Committee or ohter authority. - Unauthorised Communication of Information receiving of subscriptions, gifts dowry. - Private Trade Employment. - Investment, Lending and borrowing. - Sale/Purchase of Movable, immovable and valuable property. - Convassing of non-official or other influences. - Bigamy/monogamy. - Consumption of drugs.
From where one can get a copy of Manual :	Punjab Govt. has not printed since 1984. Print is available on Payment in Local market.

Name/title of the Document :	The Securitisation and Reconstruction of Financial Assets and Enforcement of Security Interest Act, 2002.	Type of the Document :	Act
Brief Write-up on the Document :	This Act was enacted by the Parliament to safeguard the interests of Lenders/ banks/ financial agencies against the borrowers, who fail to make repayment of loan. Section 14 of the Act empowers Distt. Magistrate to tkae of the secured property in favour of the lender agency.
From where one can get a copy of Manual :	The Act is published by Private Laws agencies and is available on Payment in Local market .

Name/title of the Document :	Security Interest (Enforcement) Rules 2002.	Type of the Document :	Rule
Brief Write-up on the Document :	These rules are appendix to The Securitisation and Reconstruction of Financial Assets and Enforcement of Security Interest Act, 2002 and deal with the procedure for ensuring recovery of loan from the borrower.
From where one can get a copy of Manual :	The Act is published by Private Laws agencies and is available on Payment in Local market .

Name/title of the Document :	Punjab Copying Agency Manual .	Type of the Document :	Manual
Brief Write-up on the Document :	This Manual was amended upto 1983 and has published under the orders of Financial Commissioner, Punjab. It aims at providing copies of documents under the control of Financial Commissioners, Commissioners and Deputy Commissioners. The Manual deals with supply of copies of documents and other things like:- - Arrangements made for supply of copies. - Establishment of Copying agencies. - Persons entitled to obtain a copy. - Circumstances under which right to obtain a copy acures to a person. - Instructions for supplying copies. - Fee. - Procedure for giving copies. - Duties of Copying Assistant. - Maintenance of Rgisters. - Supply of copy of a copy (not original) - Amendments and certification. - Supervision and Control. - Registers and Accounts.
From where one can get a copy of Manual :	Printed and distributed some copies free of cost by Punjab Civil Secretariat to the offices for official use.

Name/title of the Document :	The Punjab Govt. Houses (General Pool) Allotment Rules, 1983.	Type of the Document :	Rule
Brief Write-up on the Document :	These rules were framed by Punjab Govt. vide Notification No. GSR 21/Const./Art.309/83 dated 17th Feb. 1983 in order to regulate the allotment of Govt. houses to the employees of Pb. Govt. The rules broadly deal with:- - Allotment, Cancellation and transfer of house. - Construction of House Allotmetn Committee (HAC) (UPPER & LOWER). - Meetings of HAC (UPPER & LOWER). - Classification of houses for allotment. - General Pool of houses . - Procedure for allotment. - Entitlement to retain house after transfer/termination/Dismissal or retirement . - Payment of Rent. - Surrender of allotment and period of notice.Maintenance of house. - Subletting and sharing of house. - Over-stay after Cancellation of house. - Out of turn allotment. - Seniority and ineligibility.
From where one can get a copy of Manual :	Published by Punjab Govt. and the copy can be available from Asstt. Commissioner (Gri) –cum –Public Information Officer, office of the Deputy Commissioner, Sangrur.

Name/title of the Document :	Punjab Document Writers Licensing Reules, 1961.	Type of the Document :	Rules
Brief Write-up on the Document	These Rules were issued by Punjab Govt. Gazzettee Notification No. R-3/192/384 dated 16th December, 1961 in exercise of Indian Registration Act, 1908.The rules deal with:- - Eligibity Conditions and Qualifications for appointment. - Modalities of examinations. - Preparation of merit list. - Issue of License and its validity. - Lcensing authority and its powers regulate the working of Document Writers. - Fees to be charged for various documents by the deed writer. - Conditions of License. - Bar on other business. - Surrender/Cancellation of License.
From where one can get a copy of Manual :	Published by Punjab Govt. and the copy can be had from Asstt. Commissioner (Gri) –cum –Public Information Officer, office of the Deputy Commissioner, Sangrur.
Name/title of the Document :	The Press Registration of Books Act, 1867	Type of the Document :	Act
Brief Write-up on the Document :	The Act was enacted on 22nd March, 1867 and amended upto 1st Jan. 1952. The Act aims at regulation of Printing Presses and Newpapers for the preservation of Copies of books printed for registration of such book. It contains provisions relating to :- - Particulars to be printed on books and papers. - Owner to make declaration. - Rules as to publication of newspapers. - Authentication of declaaration. - Inspection and Supply of Copies. - Penalities. - Registration of Books. - Power to make rules.
From where one can get a copy of Manual :	Copies circulated by Govt. of India, Ministry of Law for official use. Copy can be available from Asstt. Commissioner (Gri) –cum –Public Information Officer, office of the Deputy Commissioner, Sangrur.

Name/title of the Document :	The Arms Act, 1959	Type of the Document :	Act
Brief Write-up on the Document :	The Act was enacted by Parliament in 1959 and was amended from time to time. Broadly the act deals with :- - Acquisition, Possession, Manufacture, Sale, Import, Export and Transport of Arms and ammunition. - Grant/refusal duration and renewal of Arms Licenses. - Appeal - Powers and Procedure. - Arrest of persons conveying arms under suspicious circumstances. - Depot of Arms. - Prohibition as to carrying Weapons. - Offences and Paenalities. - Powr of Central Govt. to make rules.
From where one can get a copy of Manual :	The Act is published by Private Laws agencies and is available on Payment in Local market .

Name/title of the Document :	The Arms Rules,1962	Type of the Document :	Rules
Brief Write-up on the Document :	These rules were framed vide notification no.GSR. 987 dated 13-7-1962, in exerciseof Powers conferred on Central Govt. under the Act. The rules deal with the procedures to be followed in consonance with The Arms Act, 1959 such as :- - Classification of arms or ammunition. - Licensing authority and forms of licenses. - Appellate authorities. - Direction and control. - Appointment of retainers. - Licenses for protection of crops and cattle. - Licenses for practice. - Traveller's Licenses. - Conversion, repair, test, sale etc. - Inspection of dealers. - Licenses for import, transport and re-export of Arms and ammunition.
From where one can get a copy of Manual :	Copy of rules can be obtained from Public Information Officer -cum- A.C. (Gri.) on payment under RTI.

Name/title of the Document :	Punjab Land Records Manual, 1935 amended upto 2004.	Type of the Document :	Manual
Brief Write-up on the Document :	The Punjab Land Record Manual was first Compiled and issued in 1935. Revised Manual of 2004 is designed to take the place of those of the standing orders of the Financial Commissioner which deal with Department of Land Records.