Central Act
The Punjab Laws Act, 1872
An Act for declaring which of certain rules, laws and regulations have the force of law in the Panjab, and for other purposes.
| Act number | 04 of 1872 |
|---|---|
| Enacted | 1872-03-28 |
| In force from | 1872-06-01 |
| Ministry | Ministry of Home Affairs |
| Department | Department of States |
| Sections | 64 |
| Schedules | 4 |
| Section text held | Registry entry; certified PDF held |
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Questions this page answers
When did the The Punjab Laws Act, 1872 come into force?
It came into force on 1872-06-01, having been enacted on 1872-03-28.
Which ministry administers it?
The Ministry of Home Affairs (Department of States).
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