Punjab Cabinet, Led by CM Mann, Approves Key Amendments and Initiatives
Chandigarh, May 23
The Punjab Cabinet, under the leadership of Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann, made several pivotal decisions during a meeting held today at the Chief Minister’s official residence, focusing on streamlining municipal property transactions, boosting industrial growth, regulating police promotions, and repealing redundant laws.
Amendment to Punjab Management and Transfer of Municipal Properties Rules, 2021
The Cabinet approved a significant amendment to the Punjab Management and Transfer of Municipal Properties Rules, 2021, reducing the time period for allottees to deposit the sale price for properties sold by Urban Local Bodies (ULBs) from six half-yearly installments to a single payment within six months (180 days) from the date of allotment. This change aims to:
- Accelerate revenue realization for ULBs.
- Strengthen municipal finances.
- Minimize legal disputes arising from delayed payments, benefiting the common man.
A spokesperson from the Chief Minister’s Office stated that this amendment will expedite the payment process, ensuring financial efficiency and transparency in property transactions.
Rs 5 Crore Allocated for Punjab Innovation Mission
To foster entrepreneurship and position Punjab as a leading industrial hub, the Cabinet approved a Rs 5 crore allocation to the Punjab Innovation Mission. This funding will support the mission’s objectives of driving economic growth by creating jobs and attracting investments. The initiative underscores Punjab’s potential to thrive as a vibrant economic ecosystem and a catalyst for industrial development in India.
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Service Rules for Punjab Police’s Specially Promoted Cadre
The Cabinet greenlit the framing of service rules for officers and employees in the 207 Specially Promoted Cadre of the Punjab Police, particularly those promoted through the sports quota. These rules will regulate future promotions and streamline service-related matters, ensuring clarity and fairness in career progression for these personnel.
Approval of Punjab Appropriation Acts (Repeal) Bill, 2025
Following recommendations from the Group of Secretaries committee on reviewing redundant laws, the Cabinet approved the Punjab Appropriation Acts (Repeal) Bill, 2025. The Department of Finance identified outdated appropriation acts, which previously authorized expenditure from the state’s Consolidated Fund, for repeal. The repeal will not affect valid actions taken under these acts, ensuring continuity while eliminating obsolete legislation.
