guzara allowance
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Guzara Allowance
Approved by Central Zakat Council87th Meeting -16th November; 2002
1. Istehqaq shall be determined by the Local Zakat Committee concerned.
1.1 The following eligibility criteria shall apply: An adult Muslim, living below poverty line (RS. 670/- p.m),
with preference to windows and disabled. Unemployed Should not be a habitual beggar.
1.2 Before certifying Istehqaq, the beneficiary will furnish the following declaration:-
DeclarationI, ______________________S/O, D/O ______________________ holder of N.I.C. NO._______________________ do hereby declare that I am not in receipt of financial assistance from any other poverty alleviation programmes of the government and that presently I posses neither any source of income nor any employment to provide for the subsistence of myself and my family.My address is given below:-
Permanent address____________________________________________________________
Temporary Address
____________________________________________________________
Witness (signature of Beneficiary)____________________________________________________________
2. Pavement shall be made to mustahqeen through crossed cheques by the respective Local Zakat Committee:
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2.1. Crossed cheques will be presented to beneficiaries in the presence of notables of the area, which may include Imam Masjid and Head of School.
2.2. Depending upon the currency period of an Istehqaq Certificate, the cheque will be issued for the whole of the currency period, at the monthly rate of Guzara Allowance.
2.3. No cheque will be issued for an amount that exceed the currency period of six months i.e. RS. 3000.00. Only in cases where the Istehqaq of a beneficiary is renewed after the currency of 6 months, a fresh cheque will be issued to the same beneficiary covering the period of renewal.
2.4. Close liaison will be maintained with local banks to ensure that beneficiaries face no difficulty in the opening of their accounts for credit of their crossed cheques. Refusal of any bank to cooperate for this purpose will be reported immediately to the Chairman, District Zakat Committee and Chief Administrator Zakat simultaneously.
2.5. It shall be the responsibility of the Chairman, Local Zakat Commitees to ensure that Zakat Paid Clerk/Group Secretaries or any other person are not involved in the pavement of Guzara allowance and cheques are not delivered to beneficiaries through them.
2.6. Full and timely payments to beneficiaries will be ensured. Every effort will be made to avoid delays which may add to their financial hardships.
3. The rate of Guzara Allowance shall be RS.500/- per month per Mustahiq:3.1. Not more than one mustahiq will be selected from one and
the same household for the sanction of Guzara allowance.3.2. Payments will be made at the full monthly rate, which will not
be curtailed to a lesser amount to accommodate additional beneficiaries.
3.3. Istehqaq will be determined by the Local Zakat Committee of the area of beneficiary’s permanent residence.
3.4. A two percent quota of funds allocated under Guzara Allowance will be reserved for the disabled (as approved by Central Zakat Council in its 84th meeting held on 26th January 2002).
3.5. Separate record of all Istehqaq Certificates renewed during a financial year will be maintained in a register in the manner given at Annexure-A.
3.6. No application shall be considered unless it has been received and entered in the prescribed register. Such applications of the most deserving persons will be considered in order of priority within the budget allocation made under the head Guzara allowance.
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3.7. It will be the collective responsibility of Local Zakat Committee members and Chairman to exercise to extreme care and stick impartiality in selecting the rightful beneficiates. The list of the selected beneficiaries will be displayed prominently and prompt action will be taken to satisfy any objection made against the selection of any beneficiary.
Annexure-A
REGISTER OF ISTEHQAQ CERTIFICATESRENEWD FOR GUCARA ALLOWANCE
BY_________ LOCAL ZAKAT COMMITTEE
Name of Beneficiary
Particulars of the First Istehqaq
Certificate
Particulars of Renewal
Justificationfor
Renewal
Currency period
No
From To No
From To
EDUCATIONAL STIPENDSApproved by the Central Zakat Council
85th Meeting, 18th May, 2002
1. Provision of Zakat Assistance: Zakat assistance may be provided through such schools, colleges, universities, polytechnic and other
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educational training and professional initiations in Pakistan as are established or recognized by the Government or established in the private sector purely for charitable or social welfare purposes, provided that documents in support of their claim are furnished along with the application for grant of zakat assistance.
2. Istehqaq of a student shall be determined by the Local Zakat Committee. The students (both boys & girls) will have the option to apply for the Istehqaq Certificate either:-
- by himself/herself- through his/her parent/guardian- through the Head of Educational Institution
For this purpose, the student will use a prescribed Zakat Scholarship form titled “MORA Scholarship” Form No. MORA-I.The second part of the form relating to Istehqaq will be signed by Chairman Local Zakat of the area of which the student is a permanent resident. Istehqaq certificate for scholarship purposes will be completed by the Local Zakat Committee within 30 days of the receipt of MORA Scholarship Form and returned to applicant or sender by retaining one copy for office record.“In case Istehqaq certification from a Local Zakat Committee is not received even after lapse of prescribed limit of thirty (30) days, the MORA Scholarship Committee shall report, in writing, to the concerned District Zakat Committee (DZC) requesting to advise defaulting Local Zakat Committee for quick response. Simultaneously the MORA Scholarship Committee, after satisfying itself about the facts, shall be competent to grant scholarship issued or declined by the Local Zakat Committee as the case may be.2.1 In addition, the Local Zakat Committee of the area where
the educational institution is located will also be competent to issue Istehqaq certificates to eligible students (as decided by 89th Central Zakat Council on 7.6.2003).
3. The rate of stipends as approved by the Central Zakat Council in its 84th meeting held on 26th Jan, 2002 shall be as follows:-
S.No. Level of Education Rs. Per MonthI From Primary to Middle 75II High School 112III Intermediate and Graduate level 375IV Post Graduate 750V Engineering/Medical Colleges and
Engineering Universities874
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VI Computer Sciences 874
4. The stipends shall be paid in the form of “Zakat Annual Grant” to the educational institution recommended by the concerned District Zakat & Usher Committee (D.Z.C) and approved by Provincial Zakat Council (P.Z.C.) in determining the size of annual grant, the D.Z.C. will follow the guideline formula given below:
(i) Number of students certified as eligible for MORA Scholarship by the Local Zakat Committees.
(ii) Number of students recommended for MORA Scholarship by calculated on the basis of their Level of Education (pertaining to each Scholarship) and its amount.
(iii) Total financial effect of the proposal for one academic year. The table in Form MORA 2 will be used to calculate the size of grant to an educational institution.
5. MORA Scholarship Committee will hold Performance Review Meeting every six months. Depending upon the performance of the student, the Committee will decide whether to continue the scholarship or cancel it for the remaining period. A list of students deleted from the scholarship program will be supplied to the District Zakat & Ushr Committee and funds relating to them will be refunded to District Zakat Fund. The scholarship will be renewable for the next academic year subject to approval of District Zakat & Ushr Committee for additional funds needed due to promotion of the student to the higher class and thereby to a higher stipend bracket.
6. The following procedure will be followed for making payment of MORA Scholarship to a deserving student:
Step-1 After approval of Annual Zakat grant for an institution by the Provincial Zakat Council, the concerned District Zakat & Ushr Committee will release it on biannual basis, ensuring that the first installment is transferred to the institution within 30 day of the commencement of academic year in that institution. For the purpose of release the grant, the DZCs will issue crossed cheques in the name of Head of Institution (by designation) or to a person nominated specifically for this purpose by that institution.
Step-2 On receipt of the cheque, the Head of the Institution will open a current account in a scheduled bank titled “MORA Scholarship Grant, the MORA Scholarship Committee will hold a meeting to disburse the scholarships to students approved by the Provincial Zakat Council. The payment shall be made in cash on monthly basis, under a prescribed receipt duly signed by the student. The specimen of the
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receipt will be as in Form MORA-3. The composition of MORA Scholarship Committee shall be as under:
(i) Head of Institution(ii) Class Teacher(iii) Nominated member of District Zakat & Ushr Committee. Or
Chairman Local Zakat Committee within whose jurisdiction the institution is located or a member of the committee (LZC) nominated by the Chairman District Zakat Committee.
Step-4 A proper record for audit purposes will be maintained of the total grant received and payments made monthly, the following particulars of the student will be recorded in the Register of Payments. Name of student Father’s Name Permanent Address Name of L.Z.C which certified Istehqaq Istehqaq Certificate Number Amount of annual scholarship Amount of monthly payment Remarks on the performance of the student
Step-5 Payment of scholarship shall be on the principle of Tamleek. On receiving payment, the student twill use it for the following purposes only: Fees Course Books Course Stationery Study material
7. The Zakat funds shall be disbursed by the District Zakat & Ushr Committee according to following proportion:
7(a) At least 25% scholarships at all levels are earmarked for mustahiq girl students.
7(b) The Mustahiq students of Arts from Matric to Post Graduate level will also eligible for stipends from Zakat Funds.
I Primary to Matric 50%II Science, Arts & Professional
Education25%
II Higher Education 25%
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8. The stipend sanctioned for a student shall be discontinued on the recommendations of MORA Scholarship Committee under intimation to the father/guardian and the Local Zakat Committee concerned if his/her conduct or performance is found to be unsatisfactory.
EDUCATIONAL STIPENDS(TECHNICAL)
Approved by CZC
1. Objective: 1.1 Creation of income generating opportunities for the poor
students by providing appropriate vocational or technical training to them.
2. Eligibility Criteria:2.5 Unemployed adult Muslim, living below poverty line (Rs. 70
per month).
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2.6 Possesses minimum qualifications set for admission to the training course by the training institute (by whatever name called) within each Province. .
2.7 Capable of self-employment without further support under any Zakat disbursement program.
2.8 Age between 18-35 years.
3. Istehqaq Certification:The Local Zakat Committee (LZC) of the area of student's permanent residence shall certify his/her Istehqaq. The student will have the option to apply for the Istehqaq Certificate either:
__ Personally. __ Through parent/guardian/or. __ Through the Head of training institute.
Simultaneously the MORA Scholarship Committee, after satisfying itself about the facts, shall be competent to grant scholarship provisionally to the, Mustahiq until the requisite certificate is issued or declined by the Local Zakat Committee as the case may be.3.5 In addition, the Local Zakat Committee of the area where the
educational institution is located will also be competent to issue istehqaq certificates to eligible students (as decided by 89th Central Zakat Council on 7.6.2003).
4. Rate of Stipend/Scholarship:4.1 A maximum monthly amount RS: 10001- per student shall be
payable as MORA Scholarship. Where necessary, the ceiling will be relaxable for reasons to, be recorded in writing, by MORA Scholarship Committee, subject to final, approval of the concerned District Zakat Committee.
4.2 In addition, one-time grant of Rs.5, 000/- will also be paid to each student for the purchase of required tools/equipment that would help him in self employment on the basis of training received and skill acquired. This payment will be made to the student only after the successful completion of the training course.
5. Categorization of Training Institutes:5.1. Any training institute established or recognized by the
Provincial or Federal Government or being; run in the private sector (subject to recognition of its diploma/certificate by the Provincial / Federal Government or any other competent body so authorized) shall be eligible to receive Annual Zakat Grant.
6. Application Procedure
6.1 Application forms, MORA-I (technical) will keep in sufficient quantity at DZCs, PZAs and also distributed to the training institutes on demand.
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6.2 Every DZC will maintain a list of institute located in its jurisdiction. Every year, well before the start of an academic session they will be invited for enlistment with the DZC if interested. A time limit will be fixed to complete the enlistment process. Training Institutes not enlisted under the procedure shall not be eligible for MORA Scholarships.
6.3 A consolidated list of. the enlisted training institutes will be forwarded to the Provincial Zakat Administration (PZA) for obtaining one-time approval of PZC. Once approved, the institutes shall continue to receive MORA Scholarship Grant year after year, unless their name is deleted or struck off by the DZC, for reasons to be recorded in the minutes of its meeting. Under intimation to the concerned institution.
6.4. While applying for enlistment, the training institutes shall also provide a comprehensive Training Plan for the whole year, based upon the types of training courses, their duration, minimum qualification, and the number of student it can accommodate in each course.
6.5. Simultaneous with the enlistment the, DZG shall invite Applications for MORA Scholarship (Technical) from deserving persons specifying the types of courses their duration minimum qualification against each, rate of scholarship and eligibility criteria through advertisement in the local press. The applications will be submitted through the concerned LZCs which will forward them to DZCs after certification of Istehqaq. The copies of the advertisement may also be supplied to all LZCs for displaying it prominently at the Chairman's Office and giving it wide publicity through mosques, schools etc. The deadline for submission of application will be followed rigidly, so that training plans agreed with institutes are not delayed.
6.6 On receipt at the DZC, the applications will be segregated course- wise and presented to its MORA Scholarship Committee, comprising the following members:
(i) Chairman, DZC chairmanii) Nominated member of DZC
(He will also preside over the meetings of Committee in the absence of Chairman DZC)
Member
iii) Principal or Head of Training Institute
Member
iv) A senior member of Member
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teaching staff V) DZO SECRETARY
6.7. After, approval by the Committee, Annual Zakat grant admissible to a training institute will be ca1culated and released to it in two equal installments. The first installment will be sanctioned a week or in two in advance of the commencement of a course and the second installment immediately after its successful completion. The table at MORA-2 Technical shall be used to ca1culate the Zakat grant admissible to a training institute.
6.8. While sanctioning Zakat grant to a Technical institute, the DZC shall remain within the share of funds admissible to it on population basis. Likewise, in the award of scholarships the, committee will try to draw candidates from as many LZCs as possible, in order to achieve, maximum participation of all.
6.9. A Monitoring Committee of at least two DZC members shall be constituted to supervise the conduct of the course and the quality of training. The committee will also keep contact with course beneficiaries and comment upon their chances of permanent Settlement after successful completion of training and award of diploma! Certificates.
7. Allocation of Funds:7.1 Funds will be allocated to the districts on population basis,
and released biannually. The release of second installment shall be subject to at least 50 percent utilization of the 1st installment. In order to enable DZCs in the timely preparation of Training Plans and prompt payment of scholarships before the start of every course, installments of funds will be released in full to DZCs, and without any delay whatsoever.
7.2 Monthly utilization reports showing the amount .of stipends paid to the training institute beneficiaries and progress of course running will be furnished by DZCs to their respective PZAs by the 7th of every month following the month to which they relate.
7.3 Every effort will be made by the DZCs to utilize the funds in full according to their share. For this purpose, they will enlist as many training institutes as necessary and plan extra shifts of courses where needed. A consolidated progress covering all districts will be submitted to MORA by the 23rd of that month by the respective Provincial Zakat
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Administration.
7.4 Funds/grants to, the training institutes will be released through payee's A/c cheques only drawn in favour of the Principal or his authorized representative.
7.5 A proper record for the purpose of internal and external audit will be maintained both by the DZC and the concerned technical institute separately to show, among others, the following:
Names, addresses of students, Istehqaq Certificate number, and number of scholarships paid; and amount of scholarships paid.
7.6 At least 25 percent of scholarship at all levels shall be earmarked for eligible girl students.
8. Selection of Courses8.1 Every PZA will be competent to select its own vocational or
technical training courses from those offered by the Provincial VTIs or other training institutes sector, mentioned at Para 5 above. The main objective of the course considered' suitable for selection will be the permanent settlement of beneficiary after training. Proper care will therefore be exercised in making the selection process as best objective as possible. For this purpose, close coordination and Consultation will be maintained with the concerned institutions for professional advice and guidance. This liaison will also be desirable at DZCs level.
8.2 Without prejudice to the authority vested in them, the PZAs can consult the following guide-line list of courses being offered by the VTIs in the NWFP.
S. NO Name of Courses1. Group –I Computer Courses
Computer Operator Data Base Auto CAD Desk Top Publishing Medical Transcriptionist Other Computer related course
2. Group-II Electronics Courses Radio Mechanic Radio /TV Mechanic Computer Hardware Instrumentation & Control Systems
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Any other Electronic courses3. Group-III Electronic Courses
Repair & Maintenance of Electronical Home application Industrial Electrician Motor Winding Other related courses
4. Group-iv mechanical courses Fitter Turner Milling Machine Operator Mechanic Welder Plumber Ref & Air Conditioning Mechanic Any other Mechanic courses
5. Group- v Textile Courses Computer Textile designing Spinning /Weaving Quality Checker / control Process operator Fitter Lab Technician Screen Printing Garments stitching Management / Marketing Dying Printing Other courses relating to textile industry
6. Group-VI Commercial Trades Office Assistant Account Assistant Import / Export Assistant Sale Promoters /Salesman Telephone Operator /Receptionist Other related courses
7. Group –VII Agriculture / Livestock Courses Gardener / Mali Agriculture Technician Water Management / Land Leveling Tractor /Farm machinery Operator Daily Farming Artificial Insemination Animal Health Care Poultry Farming Meat Processing / Butcher Other related courses
8. Group-VIII Auto /Diesel Courses Motor Cycle Mechanic Auto Mechanic Auto Electrician Auto Air Conditioner Mechanic Diesel Engine Mechanic
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Tractor Mechanic Farm Machinery Mechanic Drivers Denting / painting Tyre Repair / Wheel Balancing Other related courses
9. Group-IX Health Care Courses
Clinical Assistance Health Work Lab. Assistant Other related courses
10. Group –X Hotel & Restaurant Services Commercial Cook Bakery Worker Waiter House Keeper Other related courses
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12. Group-XII Furniture Making / Repair Furniture Making Upholster Canning Polishing Other related courses
13. Group-XIII Misc. Group Tailoring / Dress Making Leather /Garment Stitching Carpet Making Cycle Mechanic Screen Printer Painter (Sign Boards) Primary Teacher
8.3. District-wise implementation plans will be prepared on the basis of the training courses selected, their duration, fee per student etc.
8.4. In order to complement the district implementation plans, the technical institutes will prepare Technical Plan, showing the following details:i) Number of courses available, with fee and duration.ii) Time table of each course with dates of commencement
and closure.iii) Number of beneficiaries, who can be accommodated in
each course.iv) Day and night shifts, where required and possible.v) Minimum admission eligibility requirements of each course.
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vi) Age restrictions, if any.8.5 Certificates will be awarded to the successful student
beneficiaries in a simple ceremony at the conclusion of the course. It will be attended by a nominated DZC member who will record his impressions about its success or failure and submit a report to the concerned District Zakat Committee.
8.6 Every Training Institute will submit an Implementation Status Report to the Provincial Zakat Administration at the conclusion of each course.
STIPENDS TO STUDENTS OF
DEENI MADARISApproved by Central Zakat Council
85th Meeting-18th may, 2002
1. Istehqaq shall be determined by the respective Local Zakat Committee the students (both boys & girls) will have the option to apply for the Istehqaq Certificate either
- By himself / herself
- Through his / her parent / guardian
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- Through Mohtamim to the Madarssa
For this purpose, the student will use a prescribed Zakat Scholarship Form titled “MORA Scholarship” Form No MORA-1.
The second part of the form relating to Istehqaq will be signed by Chairman Local Zakat Committee of area of which the student is a permanent resident.
Istehqaq certificate for scholarship purposes will be completed by the Local Zakat Committee within 30 days of the receipt of MORA Scholarship Form and returned do applicant or sender by retaining one copy for office record.
In case Istehqaq certification from a Local Zakat Committee, is not received even after lapse of described limit of thirty (30) days, the MORA Scholarship Committee shall report, in writing, to the concerned District Zakat Committees (DZC) requesting to advise defaulting Local Zakat Committee for quick response simultaneously the MORA Scholarship Committee, after satisfying itself about the facts, shall by competent to grant scholarship provisionally to the Mustahiq unitl the requisite certificate is issued or declined by the Local Zakat Committee as the case may be.
1.1 In addition, the Local Zakat Committee of the area where the educational institution is located will also be competent to issue istehqaq certificates to eligible students (as decided by 89th Central Zakat Council on 7.6.2003)
2. The rate of stipend shall be based on the status of a Madarssah categorized as below:
(i) Model Deeni Madaris Preferential rate
(ii) Madaris affiliated with Pakistan Madarssah Education Board (PMEB)
Preferential rate
(iii) Regd. Madaris whose syllabus is higher or equivalent to Pakistan Madarssah Education Board (Subject to acceptance and recommendation of P.Z.C and subsequent approval of C.Z.C.
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(iv) Regd. Madaris imparting Deeni Ordinary rate
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education only, (without affiliation with PMEB or adopting/following its curriculum).
(v) Madaris branded as promoting extremism, sectarian violence or militancy.
No Financial Assistance
2. Depending upon the above categories, the rates of preferential and ordinary stipends are as under:
(a) Madaris belonging to categories I-III
Name of Course
i) Primary to Matric 500/-
ii) Above Matric and up to BA or equivalent. 750/-
iii) M.A (or equivalent) and above 1000/-
(b) Madaris of category IV
i) Hifzo Nazira 150/-
ii) Mouqoof Aleh 375/-
iii) Daura Hadith 750/-
The stipends shall by paid in the form of “Zakat Annual Grant” to Madaris recommended by the concerned District Zakat & Ushar Committee (D.Z.C) and approved by Provincial Zakat Council (P.Z.C). In determining the size of annual grant, the D.Z.C will follow the guidance formula given below:
No of students certified as eligible for MORA Scholarships by the Local Zakat Committees.
a. No of students recommended for MORA Scholarship by “MORA scholarship Committee” of the Madarssah.
b. Level of Education pertaining to each Scholarship and its amount.
c. Total financial effect of the proposal for one academic year. The table in Form MORA-2 will be used to calculate the size of grant to a Madarssah.
5. MORA Scholarship Committee will hold performance review meeting every six months. Depending upon the performance of the student, the committee will decide whether to continue the scholarship or chancel it for the remaining period. A list of students deleted from the scholarship program will be supplied to the District Zakat and Ushr Committee and funds relating to them will be refunded to District Zakat Funds. The scholarship will be renewable for the next
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academic year subject to approval of District Zakat and Ushr Committee for additional funds needed due to promotion of the student to the higher class and thereby to a higher stipend bracket.
6. The following procedure will be followed for making payment to MORA Scholarship to deserving students.
Step-1.After approval of Annual Zakat grant for a Madarssah by the Provincial Zakat Council, the concerned District Zakat & Ushr committee will release it on biannual basis, ensuring that the first Installment is transferred to the Madarssah within 30 days of the commencement of academic year in it. for the purpose of release of the grant, the D.Z.Cs will issue crossed cheques in the name of Mohtamim of Madarssah (by designation) or to a person nominated specifically for this purpose by that Madarssah.
Step-2.On receipt of the cheque, the Mohtamim of Madarssah will open a current account in a scheduled bank titled “MORA scholarship Bank Account”. It will be operated jointly by the Mohatamim and one member of his teaching staff so nominated.
Step-3 Within 15 days of the receipt of MORA Scholarship grant, the MORA scholarship Committee will hold a meeting to disburse the scholarships to students approved by the Provincial Zakat Council. The payment shall be made in cash on monthly basis, under a prescribed receipt duly signed by the student. The composition of MORA Scholarship committee shall be as under:
i. Mohtamim of Madarssah
ii. Class teacher
iii. Nominated member of District Zakat and Ushr Committee or Chairman Local Zakat Committee within whose jurisdiction the institution is located or member of that committee (LZC) nominated by the Chairman District Zakat Committee.
Step-4 A proper record for audit u\purposes will be maintained of total grant received and payments made monthly. The following particulars of the student will be recorded in the Register of Payments.
Name of student
Father’s Name
Permanent Address
Name of L.Z.C. which certified Istehqaq
Istehqaq Certificate Number
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Amount of annual scholarship
Amount of monthly payment
Remarks on the performance of the student.Step-5 Payment of scholarship shall be on the principle, of Tamleek,
on receiving payment, the student will use if for the following purposes only.
Fees
Course Books
Course Stationery
Study material7. A Deeni Madarssah approved for annual Zakat grant will be eligible
for additional financial assistance to meet the expenditure on food accommodation and clothing’s of the resident mustahiq students. This grant and Clothing’s) and will be calculated as under: -
i. For Deeni Madaris in Cat I to III
Equal to the total amount of MORA Scholarships approved for the madarassah
ii. For Deeni Madaris in Cat. IV
50 percent of the total amount of MORA Scholarship approved for the madarssah.
The accounts of Miscellaneous Expenditure Grant (Food, Accommodation and Clothing’s) will be maintained in a separate register, showing details as under:-
A. Food Chargers (on daily basis):Date
No of students served
No of meals served (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Total daily expenditure on Meals
B. Accommodation Charges (on monthly basis)Name
of Month
No. of resident students
Electric charges (Share of hostel
only)
Gas Charges (Share of
hostel only)
Furniture, if
supplied
Total
C. Clothing Charges (on monthly basis)Name of Month
No. of Resident Students
Expenditure on new clothes
Washing charges
Total
Under this grant, the expenditure will be kept within monthly grant budget proportions and it will be the personal responsibility of the Mohtamim to maintain proper accounts of both the MORA Scholarships as well as Miscellaneous Expenditure Grant separately, on daily and monthly basis, as the case may be.
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The accounts will be open to both external and internal audit; again, the Mohtamim of Madarssa will be personally responsible to rectify the irregularities pointed out during audit inspection, as also to settle the audit observations to the satisfaction of audit.8. Audit of Zakat funds provided to the Madaris under heads MORA
Scholarship and Miscellaneous Expenditure Grant shall be carried out on regular basis.
9. There shall be no condition of registration of Deeni Madaris of National Level Status will have the option of getting themselves registered with the Central Zakat Council for direct financial assistance of MORA Scholarships and Miscellaneous Expenditure Grant (Food, Accommodation and Clothing). The following criteria will apply to qualify the NDM status.
Minimum enrolment of 500 students
Affiliation with Pakistan Madarssa Education Board.
Open admission policy to encourage student from the four provinces, Islamabad Capital Territory and Northern Areas.
Avowed policy against extremism, sectarianism and militancy.NDM applications will be examined by the Standing Committee on frame recommendations for the Central Zakat Council.
Special MORA Scholarships of Central Zakat Council:Every year, the Central Zakat Council will directly offer upto Special MORA Scholarships for the higher education of matriculate and graduate students belonging to Madaris of Category I to III. The Central Zakat Council’s Standing Committee on Deeni Madaris will select students for these scholarships on national basis (without any quota) purely on merit. The following guideline criteria will be followed in the selection of deserving students
Preference to position holders.
Consistent unblemished educational record.
Recommendation of the Mohtamim of the student’s parent Madarssa.
Qualifying the entry test of the institution selected for higher education.
Every year, the Standing Committee on Deeni Madaris will select institutions of national repute to sponsor Special MORA Scholarship in them. The size of each scholarship will be calculated on the basis of:
Annual Fees
Hostel charges
Mess charges
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An amount equal to ten percent of the scholarship will be paid to the student for miscellaneous expenses.
HEALTH CARE - NATIONAL LEVEL(Approved by the Central ZAKAT council)
87th meeting-16th, November.2002
1. The Istehqaq shall be determined by the local Zakat Committee of a mustaliiq patent’s area of permanent residence (Annexure-A). However, if the mustahiq may have shifted to another residence in his original district for more than 15 days, the local Zakat Committee of the area of his/her temporary residence shall also be competent to determine his/her Istehqaq. The Committee will use the Performa (Annexure-AA) for this purpose.
2. In emergency cases where mustahiq patient requiring emergency treatment is unable to produce Istehqaq certificate from Local Zakat Committee, any member of the health Welfare committee of the hospital may determine Istehqaq of such a patient on the guarantee of some relative, friend or other reliable person, known to the mushtahiq as well as the hospital. After emergency treatment, the mustahiq patient shall have to produce the Istehqaq certificate, failing which all expenditure on the emergency treatment shall be borne by him and the mustahiq will be black listed for any future assistance under Zakat programmes. For this purpose, Performa (Annexure-B) will be used by the hospital to secure guarantee.
3. The members of the Central Zakat Council shall be competent to determine Istehqaq of a poor patient for emergency treatment at a national Level health institutions/Hospitals located in the area of their residence. After emergency treatment, the beneficiary will produce Istehqaq certificate from the Local Zakat Committee of his/her permanent residence within 30 days failing which the
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mustahiq will be black listed under for any future assistance under Zakat programmes.
4. Zakat funds for the purpose of medical treatment shall not be provided to beneficiaries’ cash. They will be entitled to free medical treatment only, to the extent of Zakat funds available in hospital as well as their equitable utilization on all Mustahiq patients.
5. The following ceilings shall apply for the fee medical treatment of mustahiq.
Indoor patient RS. 2000/Outdoor patients Rs. 1000/
For medical treatment involving expenditure higher than the ceiling, the Health Welfare Committee (HWC) of the hospital will be competent to relax it up to the requisite limit, on merit, ensuring that the principle of accommodating maximum number of mustahiq patients is not compromised by admitting the expensive treatment of the few. The composition of Health Welfare Committee shall be as under:-
1. Medical Superintendent / Governor Chairman2. Senior Doctor Member3. Chairman, District Zakat & Ushr Member
Committee or his nominee4. Social Welfare Officer Secretary
The authority and responsibility of Health Welfare Committee shall be as follows:
(i) Approve expenditure incurred within the prescribed ceiling.(ii) Approve relaxation of ceiling in cases requiring excess
Expenditure.(iii) Exercise caution while relaxing ceiling in order to
safeguard the interests, of other Zakat patients.(iv) Satisfy proper maintenance of accounts and submission of
monthly utilization reports under their, signatures.(v) Review audit objections and expedite action for their set.(vi) Take serious notice of irregularities detected by an audit or
other inspections. (vii) Satisfy completion of formalities by the beneficiaries
relating to Istehqaq etc. (viii) Carry out random checking of quality of treatment
Coupled with the satisfaction of beneficiaries.
6. Utilization of Zakat Funds: As a mustahiqeen are to be provided by the institution with the facility of treatment, medicine and other assistance free of cost.
7. Zakat funds shall be utilized only by the committee on the following
, . .Items where such facilities are not available.
a. Medicines (il1cluding blood).b. Medical treatment (including operatipl1)c. Laboratory tests.d. Bed in general ward.
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e Artificial limbs.f. Expenditure on the transportation of the patient from the
Institution to another.g. Any other item (excluding cash grant) approved by the
committee.8. All facilities from Zakat money shall be either in kind or in service.
9. Zakat money shall not be utilized far providing health assistance toPerson (including dependents) who is entitled to receive medical treatment at the cast of his employer or under any other arrangement.
HEALTH CARE - PROVINCIAL LEVEL(DHQs, ITHQs/ BIIUs/ RHCs
(Approved by the Central Zakat Council)871th meeting -16th November. 2002
l. The Istehqaq shall be determined by' the local Zakat Committee of a mustahiq patient's area of permanent residence, (Annexure-A).However, if the mustahiq may have shifted to another residence in his original district for more than 15 days, the Local Zakat Committee of the areas of his/her temporary residence shall also be competent to determine his/her Istehqaq.
The Committee will use the proforma (Annexure. AA), for this purpose
2. In emergency cases, where mustahiq patient requiring emer2.2. in the emergency case, where mustahioq patient emergency treatment is unable to produce Istehqaq certificate from Local Zakat Committee, any member of the health welfare Committee of the hospital may determine Istehqaq of such a patient on the guarantee of some relative, friend or other reliable person, known to the mushtahiq as well as the hospital. After emergency treatment, the mustahiq patient sha1l have to produce the Istehqaq certificate, failing which all expenditure on the emergency treatment shall be borne by him and the mustahiq wi11 be black listed for any future assistance under Zakat programmes. For this purpose, proforma (Annexure-B) will be used by the hospital to secure guarantee.
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3. The members of the Central Zakat Council shal1 be, competent to determine Istehqaq of a poor patient for emergency treatment at a National Level Health institutions/Hospitals located in the area of their residence. After emergency treatment, the beneficiary will produce Istehqaq certificate from the Local Zakat Committee of his/her permanent residence within 30 days failing which the mustahiq wil be black listed for any future assistance under Zakat programmes.
4. Zakat funds for the purpose of medical treatment shall not be provided to beneficiaries in cash. They wi1l be entitled to free medical treatment only to the extent of Zakat funds available in hospital as well a~ their equitable utilization on all mustahiq patients.
5. Subject to prior approval of the Provincial Zakat Council funds under Health Care (provincial) will be released to DZCs on population basis. The DZCs in their turn will transfer funds to hospitals on the basis of share of each to be calculated as under:DHQ - Rs. 20/- (instead of Rs.07 per bed per day)THQs - Rs. 15/- (instead of Rs: 05/- per bed per day) BHUs/RHCs Funds in balance after their release to DHQsand THQs (as per their share) will be distributed equal1y among all LZCs for their transfer to BHUs/RHCs functioning in their area.
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6. The following ceilings shall apply for the free medical treatment of a mustahiq.Indoor patients Rs. 2000-Outdoor patients. Rs 1000-
7. For medical treatment involving expenditure higher than the ceiling,the Health Welfare Committee (HWC) of the hospital will be competent to relax it up to the requisite limit, on merit, ensuring that the principle of accommodating maximum number of mustahiq patients is not compromised by admitting the expensive treatment of the few. The composition of Health Welfare Committee shall be as under:
At DHO Levela. Medical Supdt. / Convener Chairmanb. Senior Doctor' Memberc. Chairman. DZC or his nominee Memberd. Social Welfare Officer Secretary
At THO Levela. Medi. MI Officer/Incharge Chairmanb. Chairman, LZC or his nominee Memberc. Admn.Officer/Incharge Member
At BHU/RHC Levela. Medical Officer/In charge Chairmanb. Chairman, LZC or his nominee Member
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'c. Dispenser Member
(Dispenser may act as the Convener, in the absence of. Medical OfficerIn charge) The authority and responsibility HWC shall be as follows:
1. Approve expenditure incurred within the prescribed ceiling.2. Approve relaxation ceilings in the cases requiring excess
expenditure.3. Exercise caution while relaxing ceilings in order to safeguard the
interest of other Zakat Patients4. Satisfy, proper maintenance accounts and submission of
monthly utilization reports under their signatures.5. Review audit objections and, expedite action for their settlement.6. Take serious notice of irregularities detected by audit or other
inspections.7. Satisfy completion of formalities by the beneficiaries relating to
Istehqaq etc.8. Carry out random checking of quality of treatment coupled with the
satisfaction of beneficiaries.
8. Utilization of Zakat Funds: As a rule mustahiqeen are to be provided by the institution with the facility of treatment, medicine and other assistance free of cost.
9. Zakat funds shall be utilized only by the committee on following items where such facilities are not available.a. Medicines (including blood).b. Medical treatment (including operation).c. Laboratory tests.d. Bed in general ward.e. Artificial limbs.f. Expenditure on the transportation of the patient from the
institution to another. .g. Any other item (excluding cash grant) approved by the
Committee
10. With a view to extend free medical facility at the drop step of poor patients, it will be the responsibility of Local Zakat Committees to immediately release funds to Basic Health Units (BHUs), Rural Health Units (RHUs), or dispensaries of equivalent or lower level, located in their area. Immediately after allocation of funds by their DZC under Zakat Head “Health Care (Provincial)”. Funds will be distributed proportionally among them according to their number in the area of a LZC. Free medical treatment at BHUs/RHUs will be restricted to
Outdoor Patients only and up to the limit of RS. 400/- per Mustahiq patient.
Funds of BHUs/RHUs will be released on biannual basis (two installments).
Monthly utilization report will be submitted by BHUs/RHUs to their respective Local Zakat Committees. Failure on this account shall lead to with-holding of the text installments.
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Before releasing funds to BHUs/RHUs, Local Zakat Committees will satisfy that the unit is actually functioning.
11. All facilities from Zakat money shall be either in kind or in service.12. Zakat money shall not be utilized for providing health assistance to
person (including dependents) who is entitled to receive medial treatment at the cost his employer or under any other arrangement.
MARRIAGE ASSISTANCE TOUNMARRIEDMUSTAHIQ WOMEN(Approved by the Central Zakat Council)
87th Meeting - 16th November, 2002.
1. The Istehqaq of a needy women shall be determined by the Local Zakat Committee of her area of residence:
1.1 Generally, the permanent address of the beneficiary will be treated as the area of her permanent residence. However, if there has been any change in her address, the Local Zakat Committee of the area of her new residence shall be entitled to determine her Istehqaq, provided she has been staying at the new address for more than a year.
1.2 In case a mustahiq woman has been residing at a Darul Aman or
any other registered Social Welfare Institution, her Istetiqaq will be determined by the Local Zakat Committee of the area, where that institution may be located.
1.3 In detonating the Istehqaq of a mustahiq woman, the Local
Zakat Committee will be guided by the following criteria:
(i) The beneficiary is an adult Muslim, who is dependent upon herParents or guardian or a social welfare institution for her subsistence.
(ii) If living with the parents or the guardian, their financial position is such that they can not afford the expenses of her marriage.
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2. Total assistance for marriage of Mustahiq women shall be Rs.
10,000/-:2.1 Payment of Rs. 10000/- will be made at one and the same time
and not in instalments. 2.2 Payment will be made through a crossed cheque, drawn in the
name of beneficiary only. The parents or the guardian or any member of Social Welfare institution, as the case may be, will not be entitled to receive the payment.
2.3 Cheque will be delivered to the beneficiary by a female member
of Local Zakat Committee. If no female member be present, the male members or Chairman of the Committee will present the cheque to her, in the presence of notables or witnesses, which may include Imam Masjid and Head of local School.
2.4 Active liaison with bank authorities will be maintained to ensure that beneficiaries face no difficulty in the encashment of cheques.
2.5 Zakat Paid Clerks / Group Secretaries will not be involved at any stage of payment.
2.6 A copy of Nikahnama will be obtained for record before effecting Payment.
After providing marriage grant the name of mustahiq women be struck off from the list of mustahiqeen.
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