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Punjab cabinet decisions: Last date for 2.25% exemption on stamp duty extended to April 30

Apr 01, 2023 01:22 AM IST

The Punjab cabinet on Friday gave its consent to extend the exemption of 2.25% stamp duty and fees on registration of properties till April 30. Earlier, the last date was March 31.

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Punjab chief minister Bhagwant Mann chaired the cabinet on Friday which gave its consent to extend the exemption of 2.25% stamp duty and fees on registration of properties till April 30. Earlier, the last date was March 31. (HT Photo)
Punjab chief minister Bhagwant Mann chaired the cabinet on Friday which gave its consent to extend the exemption of 2.25% stamp duty and fees on registration of properties till April 30. Earlier, the last date was March 31. (HT Photo)

The Punjab cabinet on Friday gave its consent to extend the exemption of 2.25% stamp duty and fees on registration of properties till April 30. Earlier, the last date was March 31.

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A decision in this regard was taken by the cabinet chaired by chief minister Bhagwant Mann.

An official spokesperson said those opting for registration of land will be exempted from 1% additional stamp duty, 1% fee and 0.25% special fee.

The cabinet also gave approval for hiring 2,574 ‘kisan mitras’ and 108 field supervisors in the agriculture department. These ‘kisan mitras’ and field supervisors will encourage farmers to get out of the wheat-paddy circle and cultivate less water guzzling crops like cotton and basmati.

This step will act as a catalyst to save precious groundwater of the state by boosting crop diversification programme on one hand and providing employment to the youth of the state on the other, said the spokesperson.

Punjab Canal and Drainage Act

The cabinet gave its nod for formation of the Punjab Canal and Drainage Act,2023. The objective of this Act is to ensure hindrance-free canal water to farmers and landowners for irrigation purposes, maintenance, repair and timely cleanliness of canals, drainage and natural water courses. Apart from this, the Act will also provide a fair and transparent mechanism for redressal of grievances of water users and other regulatory restrictions against unnecessary wastage of water, the spokesperson added.

In another decision, the cabinet accorded consent to newly framed Group-A Service Rules after restructuring of the defence services welfare department. These rules will be implemented after issuance of notification.

The council of ministers also approved the departmental rules for Group A, Group B and Group C of the employment generation, skill development and training department.

The cabinet gave green signal for sending the cases of eight prisoners for seeking premature release of life convicts confined in the jails of the state. After the nod of the cabinet under Article 163 of the Constitution of India, these special remission/premature release cases will be submitted to the Punjab governor under Article 161 of the constitution, the spokesperson said.

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Nod to 25% hike in relief for crop loss

The cabinet also gave nod to 25% hike in compensation for crop loss due of vagaries of weather.

Keeping in view the loss incurred by farmers recently due to heavy rains, hailstorm and strong winds, the cabinet decided to enhance the relief amount from 12,000 per acre to 15,000 per acre for 76-100% loss of crops.

This measure will give a healing touch to the affected farmers who will be able to get a reasonable financial relief from the government, said the spokesperson. The relief rates will be applicable from March 1, 2023. The CM has already made announcement in this regard.

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