What we checked. Notified on 1 April 2016 (No. PF-27A/6521) under Section 9A of the 1975 Act and Section 11 of the 1963 Act. It states that it comes into effect from its date of issuance and that it prevails over conflicting provisions for such colonies.
Practical point. The policy has been amended several times since 2016, and its application to particular towns and zones has changed. Read the latest consolidated policy and amendments on the department's website.