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Punjab Forms Seven-Member Panel on Guru Granth Sahib Act
The Punjab government has created a group of seven people.
The group will discuss matters connected to a 2026 law about respecting Sri Guru Granth Sahib.
Sri Akal Takht Sahib had directed that this coordination be established.
The group will work with another committee appointed by Sri Akal Takht Sahib.
It will study important issues related to the law.
It will then send its suggestions and reports to the Punjab government.
The members include Sikh religious leaders, retired judges and legal officials.
The government formally created the group on September 16, 2026.
Punjab constituted a seven-member Coordination Committee on September 16, 2026.
The panel followed directions from Sri Akal Takht Sahib regarding the amended 2026 Act.
It will coordinate with a committee formed by Sri Akal Takht Sahib on Act-related matters.
The panel will submit recommendations and reports on significant issues to the Punjab government.
Members include religious leaders, retired judges, a former IPS officer and a law officer.
- Who
- The Punjab government and a seven-member panel, coordinating with a committee formed by Sri Akal Takht Sahib.
- What
- The government constituted a Coordination Committee concerning the Jaagat Jot Sri Guru Granth Sahib Satkar (Amendment) Act, 2026.
- Where
- Punjab, India; the order was issued by the Department of Home Affairs and Justice.
- When
- The committee was formally constituted on September 16, 2026.
- Why
- To follow directions from Sri Akal Takht Sahib and coordinate on matters concerning the amended Act.
Key facts
- Committee size
- Seven members
- Constituted by
- Punjab government's Department of Home Affairs and Justice
- Order date
- September 16, 2026
- Legislation
- Jaagat Jot Sri Guru Granth Sahib Satkar (Amendment) Act, 2026
- Coordination role
- Work with the committee formed by Sri Akal Takht Sahib
- Reporting role
- Submit recommendations and reports on significant matters to the Punjab government
- Original legislation
- The original Jaagat Jot Sri Guru Granth Sahib Satkar Act was established in 2008
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