In the notification number S O 2130 E dated 1st June 2021 published in the Gazette of India Extraordinary

## Policy Analysis Report: Corrigendum Regarding Panjab University Act, 1947 **1. Executive Summary:** This report analyzes a corrigendum (amendment) to a notification published in the Gazette of India. The amendment addresses a typographical error in the English version of the notification S.O. 2130E, dated June 1st, 2021. The phrase "Panjab University, 1947" is corrected to "Panjab University Act, 1947." This correction ensures accuracy in legal references, maintaining the integrity of the official record. The report outlines the context, rationale, and implications of this change. **2. Introduction:** The purpose of this report is to provide a detailed analysis of a corrigendum pertaining to Panjab University, as published in the Gazette of India. The analysis is based solely on the provided text of the corrigendum. **3. Policy Overview:** * This document is an amendment to notification number S.O. 2130E, dated June 1st, 2021, published in the Gazette of India. * The core objective of the original notification is not explicitly stated in this text but can be inferred to relate to matters concerning Panjab University. * **Core Objective(s):** The objective of this amendment is to rectify a typographical error in the English version of the original notification, ensuring accuracy. **4. Background and Rationale:** This amendment addresses an error in the original notification. The phrase "Panjab University, 1947" was incorrectly used instead of "Panjab University Act, 1947." The rationale for this amendment is to ensure legal accuracy. Using the correct title, "Panjab University Act, 1947", is crucial for proper legal referencing and interpretation. **5. Key Provisions / Changes:** * **Specific Part of Original Policy Being Changed:** The amendment specifically targets the English version of the notification number S.O. 2130E, dated June 1st, 2021, where the error appeared. * **New Rule/Provision:** The amendment mandates replacing the incorrect phrase "Panjab University, 1947" with the correct legal title, "Panjab University Act, 1947." * **Difference/Effect of the Change:** This change ensures that any future interpretation or application of the notification relies on the correct and legally recognized title of the relevant act. This prevents misinterpretations and legal challenges that could arise from referencing a non-existent or incorrectly named entity. **6. Target Audience and Stakeholders:** Based on the text, the target audience and stakeholders directly affected by this amendment include: * Legal professionals and scholars who rely on the Gazette of India for accurate legal references. * Administrators and staff of Panjab University, whose operations are governed by the Panjab University Act, 1947. * Government agencies and officials who need to refer to the act. **7. Implementation Aspects (Inferred):** * **Responsible Agency/Bodies:** The Vice-President's Secretariat, specifically I.V. Subba Rao, Secretary to the Vice-President of India, is responsible for issuing this corrigendum. The Dte. of Printing at Government of India Press, Ring Road, Mayapuri, New Delhi110064 Uploaded the corrigendum, and the Controller of Publications, Delhi110054 published it. * **Timelines or Procedures:** The corrigendum was issued on June 3rd, 2021, correcting the notification dated June 1st, 2021. The implementation is implied to be immediate, requiring all future references to the notification to reflect the corrected phrase. **8. Expected Outcomes / Impact of Changes:** The intended outcome of this amendment is to ensure accuracy and clarity in legal references. By correcting the typographical error, the amendment prevents potential misinterpretations, legal challenges, and administrative errors that could arise from referencing the incorrect phrase. The impact of this change is increased confidence in the accuracy of government publications and smoother legal and administrative processes related to Panjab University. **9. Conclusion:** The corrigendum analyzed in this report addresses a critical typographical error in a notification published in the Gazette of India. By correcting the phrase "Panjab University, 1947" to "Panjab University Act, 1947," this amendment ensures legal accuracy and prevents potential misinterpretations. While seemingly minor, this correction is crucial for maintaining the integrity of legal documents and supporting smooth legal and administrative processes related to Panjab University.

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