Punjab Special Premises (Preservation) Ordinance, 1985

From: 1985-02-27 - To: 0000-00-00 An Ordinance to provide for the preservation of certain premises in the Punjab Preamble.— Whereas it is expedient to preserve certain premises of historical, cultural and architectural value in the Punjab and to control and regulate alterations therein and demolition and re-erection thereof and for matters ancillary thereto; NOW, THEREFORE, in pursuance of the Proclamation of the fifth day of July, 1977, read with the Laws (Continuance in force) Order, 1977 (C.M.L.A. Order No. 1 of 1977), and the Provisional Constitution Order, 1981 (C.M.L.A. Order No. 1 of 1981), the Governor of the Punjab is pleased to make and promulgate the following Ordinance:- 1. Short title and commencement.— (1) This Ordinance may be called the Punjab Special Premises (Preservation) Ordinance, 1985; (2) It shall extended to the whole of the Punjab; (3) It shall come into force at once. 2. Definition.— In this Ordinance unless the subject or context otherwise requires— (a) “Special Premises” means any premises of historical, cultural or architectural value declared as such by the Government by notification and includes the land externally appurtenant thereto and the outer walls thereof; (b) “Committee” means a Committee constituted under section 3(1) of this Ordinance. 3. Constitution of Committees.— (1) The Government may by notification appoint one or more Committees for the purposes of this Ordinance which shall perform such functions as the Government may determine. (2) The Government or a Committee may appoint a Committee of Experts to advise the Government or a Committee with regard to matters relating to this Ordinance. 4. Ordinance to override other laws.— The provisions of this Ordinance shall have effect notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained in any other law for the time being in force. 5. Prohibition of destruction etc. of Special Premises.— No alteration in or renovation, demolition or re-erection of such portion of a Special Premises as is visible from outside, or any part of such portion, shall be effected without the prior permission in writing of the Government or a Committee. 6. Restriction on sanctioning of plan.— No…