Another Industrial friendly move by CM led Punjab Cabinet
Gives consent to constitute an appellate authority for cancelled plots of PSIEC
Chandigarh, April 24 (WISHAVWARTA):-In a major move aimed at facilitating the industrialists of the state, the Punjab cabinet led by Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Thursday gave its consent to constitute an appellate authority for cancelled plots of Punjab State Industrial Export Corporation (PSIEC).
A decision to this effect was taken in a meeting of the Council of Ministers held here under the chairmanship of Chief Minister at his official residence o today evening.
Disclosing this here today a spokesman of the Chief Minister’s Office said that the Cabinet gave consent to constitute an appellate authority for Cancelled plots due to various reasons in PSIEC. Appellate Mechanism will address the long pending cases of allottees and also address the demands of various associations. It will also decrease the litigations between Govt./ PSIEC and allottees.
This policy will take effect from the date of notification by the Department of Industries & Commerce, Government of Punjab, with a deadline of 30.09.2025 for appeals related to existing cancellations or six months from the date of cancellation for fresh cases. It aims to establish a structured, transparent, and efficient mechanism for filing, reviewing, and deciding appeals against the cancellation of plots by PSIEC, ensuring compliance with legal principles, including Audi Alteram Partem (right to be heard), and fostering stakeholder confidence.
Any plot holder whose plot was cancelled (except those already resumed or re-allotted) by PSIEC, upon substantiation of their claim with relevant documents or evidence. Applicants shall submit a written appeal in the prescribed format (Format-A) either physically or via email to appeal.psiec@gmail.com. The appeal must be submitted by 30.09.2025 for already cancelled plots and within six months from the date of cancellation orders for future cases. Delays may be condoned by the BOD in exceptional circumstances with valid reasons.
