{"id":18805,"date":"2023-08-21T16:41:09","date_gmt":"2023-08-21T11:41:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/propakistani.pk\/proproperty\/?p=18805"},"modified":"2023-08-21T16:41:09","modified_gmt":"2023-08-21T11:41:09","slug":"new-cantonment-act-to-empower-boards-with-extended-jurisdiction-and-administrative-authority","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/propakistani.pk\/proproperty\/new-cantonment-act-to-empower-boards-with-extended-jurisdiction-and-administrative-authority\/","title":{"rendered":"New Cantonment Act to Empower Boards with Extended Jurisdiction and Administrative Authority"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>RAWALPINDI: The Cantonment Act 2023 has been enacted nationwide, including within the Rawalpindi and Chaklala cantonments boards, marking a significant shift in their jurisdiction.<\/p>\n<p>This new legislation enables these boards to utilize surplus land for commercial, residential, and other purposes, broadening their operational scope.<\/p>\n<p>After nearly a century, the British colonial-era Cantonment Act 1924 has been replaced.<\/p>\n<div style=\"clear:both; margin-top:0em; margin-bottom:1em;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/propakistani.pk\/proproperty\/cantonment-boards-asked-to-improve-residential-tax-collection-mechanism\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"dofollow\" class=\"u9449808a174d01c6d00dfd1ab661305c\"><style> .u9449808a174d01c6d00dfd1ab661305c { padding:0px; margin: 0; padding-top:1em!important; padding-bottom:1em!important; width:100%; display: block; font-weight:bold; background-color:#2C3E50; border:0!important; border-left:4px solid #F1C40F!important; text-decoration:none; } .u9449808a174d01c6d00dfd1ab661305c:active, .u9449808a174d01c6d00dfd1ab661305c:hover { opacity: 1; transition: opacity 250ms; webkit-transition: opacity 250ms; text-decoration:none; } .u9449808a174d01c6d00dfd1ab661305c { transition: background-color 250ms; webkit-transition: background-color 250ms; opacity: 1; transition: opacity 250ms; webkit-transition: opacity 250ms; } .u9449808a174d01c6d00dfd1ab661305c .ctaText { font-weight:bold; color:#F1C40F; text-decoration:none; font-size: 16px; } .u9449808a174d01c6d00dfd1ab661305c .postTitle { color:#eaeaea; text-decoration: underline!important; font-size: 16px; } .u9449808a174d01c6d00dfd1ab661305c:hover .postTitle { text-decoration: underline!important; } <\/style><div style=\"padding-left:1em; padding-right:1em;\"><span class=\"ctaText\">ALSO READ<\/span>&nbsp; <span class=\"postTitle\">Cantonment Boards Asked to Improve Residential Tax Collection Mechanism<\/span><\/div><\/a><\/div>\n<p>The Cantonment Act 2023 introduced the establishment of a Directorate of Military Land and Cantonment, which will oversee the administration of cantonment boards and military land across the country.<\/p>\n<p>Furthermore, this directorate&#8217;s headquarters will be in Rawalpindi or Islamabad, with plans for regional offices throughout Pakistan.<\/p>\n<p>Notably, a major general from the Pakistan Army will lead the Directorate General of Military Land and Cantonment for a two-year term, extendable by the federal government.<\/p>\n<p>This new legislation governs the operations of 62 cantonment boards nationwide, with varying numbers across provinces: 27 in Punjab, 10 in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, 7 in Baluchistan, 2 in Gilgit-Baltistan, and 13 in Sindh.<\/p>\n<p>Among the key changes brought by the Act are expanded powers for the cantonment boards, including the authority to levy taxes on advertising forms within cantonment areas.<\/p>\n<div style=\"clear:both; margin-top:0em; margin-bottom:1em;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/propakistani.pk\/proproperty\/clean-water-project-receives-funding-for-rawalpindi-and-chaklala-cantonments\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"dofollow\" class=\"u150d553218bc0c4414138178dcb9380e\"><style> .u150d553218bc0c4414138178dcb9380e { padding:0px; margin: 0; padding-top:1em!important; padding-bottom:1em!important; width:100%; display: block; font-weight:bold; background-color:#2C3E50; border:0!important; border-left:4px solid #F1C40F!important; text-decoration:none; } .u150d553218bc0c4414138178dcb9380e:active, .u150d553218bc0c4414138178dcb9380e:hover { opacity: 1; transition: opacity 250ms; webkit-transition: opacity 250ms; text-decoration:none; } .u150d553218bc0c4414138178dcb9380e { transition: background-color 250ms; webkit-transition: background-color 250ms; opacity: 1; transition: opacity 250ms; webkit-transition: opacity 250ms; } .u150d553218bc0c4414138178dcb9380e .ctaText { font-weight:bold; color:#F1C40F; text-decoration:none; font-size: 16px; } .u150d553218bc0c4414138178dcb9380e .postTitle { color:#eaeaea; text-decoration: underline!important; font-size: 16px; } .u150d553218bc0c4414138178dcb9380e:hover .postTitle { text-decoration: underline!important; } <\/style><div style=\"padding-left:1em; padding-right:1em;\"><span class=\"ctaText\">ALSO READ<\/span>&nbsp; <span class=\"postTitle\">Clean Water Project Receives Funding for Rawalpindi and Chaklala Cantonments<\/span><\/div><\/a><\/div>\n<p>These forms encompass signboards, illuminated signs, posters, and more. The boards also can impose differentiated fees for various services and activities.<\/p>\n<p>Additionally, amendments assign district magistrate powers to the secretary-general of the Military Lands and Cantonments.<\/p>\n<p>The revised Act exempts specific locations like places of worship, charitable educational institutions, libraries, sports grounds, and rest houses from taxation within cantonment limits.<\/p>\n<p>In addition, the Act also introduced raised penalties for certain violations.<\/p>\n<p>For instance, the fine for the illegal sale of liquor within cantonment limits has increased from Rs100 to Rs1,000, accompanied by a three-month imprisonment.<\/p>\n<p>Similarly, the fine for storing liquor bottles within the cantonment boundaries now stands at Rs1,000, along with a three-month imprisonment term.<\/p>\n<div style=\"clear:both; margin-top:0em; margin-bottom:1em;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/propakistani.pk\/proproperty\/cantonment-boards-to-launch-beautification-project-in-rawalpindi-and-chaklala\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"dofollow\" class=\"u7b023853d30cae4c23c72b3d14084cd7\"><style> .u7b023853d30cae4c23c72b3d14084cd7 { padding:0px; margin: 0; padding-top:1em!important; padding-bottom:1em!important; width:100%; display: block; font-weight:bold; background-color:#2C3E50; border:0!important; border-left:4px solid #F1C40F!important; text-decoration:none; } .u7b023853d30cae4c23c72b3d14084cd7:active, .u7b023853d30cae4c23c72b3d14084cd7:hover { opacity: 1; transition: opacity 250ms; webkit-transition: opacity 250ms; text-decoration:none; } .u7b023853d30cae4c23c72b3d14084cd7 { transition: background-color 250ms; webkit-transition: background-color 250ms; opacity: 1; transition: opacity 250ms; webkit-transition: opacity 250ms; } .u7b023853d30cae4c23c72b3d14084cd7 .ctaText { font-weight:bold; color:#F1C40F; text-decoration:none; font-size: 16px; } .u7b023853d30cae4c23c72b3d14084cd7 .postTitle { color:#eaeaea; text-decoration: underline!important; font-size: 16px; } .u7b023853d30cae4c23c72b3d14084cd7:hover .postTitle { text-decoration: underline!important; } <\/style><div style=\"padding-left:1em; padding-right:1em;\"><span class=\"ctaText\">ALSO READ<\/span>&nbsp; <span class=\"postTitle\">Cantonment Boards to Launch Beautification Project in Rawalpindi and Chaklala<\/span><\/div><\/a><\/div>\n<p>Property-related matters also see changes as the citizens seeking to demolish their buildings must secure board permission; failure to do so can result in a penalty of up to Rs1,000.<\/p>\n<p>Besides, the late payment surcharges equivalent to 1% of the tax value per month can be imposed by cantonment boards for those who miss tax payment deadlines.<\/p>\n<p>Following a 30-day notice period for payment of dues, the executive officer, empowered by section 92 of the Cantonment Act, can issue warrants, effect arrests, and recovery, take property possession, sell properties, and assume custody of properties on behalf of the boards.<\/p>\n<p><em>Source: Tribune<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>RAWALPINDI: The Cantonment Act 2023 has been enacted nationwide, including within the Rawalpindi and Chaklala cantonments boards, marking a significant shift in their jurisdiction. This new legislation enables these boards to utilize surplus land for commercial, residential, and other purposes, broadening their operational scope. After nearly a century, the British colonial-era Cantonment Act 1924 has been replaced. 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