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EXTRAORDINARY

Published by Authority

CHANDIGARH, SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 2026 (MAGHA 18, 1947 SAKA)

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GOVERNMENT OF PUNJAB

DEPARTMENT OF HOME AFFAIRS

(PRESS-2 BRANCH)

NOTIFICATION

The 6th February, 2026

No: E1038412/HOME-PS-40PHRC-2025-3PB2/I/1311555.- In exercise of the powers conferred

by rule 9 of the Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Rules, 2020, read with section 11 of the Transgender

Persons (Protection of Rights) Act, 2019 (Central Act No. 40 of 2019), and all other powers enabling him in this

behalf, the Governor of Punjab is pleased to designate the Punjab State Human Rights Commission as the

appellate authority for the purposes of the said rules.

Sd/-

ALOK SHEKHAR, IAS

Additional Chief Secretary to the Government of Punjab,

Department of Home Affairs.