National Fund for Cultural Heritage Act, 1994
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THE NATIONAL FUND FOR CULTURAL HERITAGE ACT, 1994
THE NATIONAL FUND FOR CULTURAL HERITAGE ACT, 1994
ACT NO. VIII OF 1994 [8th June, 1994]
An Act to establish the National Fund for Cultural Heritage
WHEREAS it is expedient to provide for establishment of the National fund for Culture Heritage for conservation and preservation of Pakistan's national heritage and its proper maintenance and matters connected therewith or incidental thereto : It is hereby enacted as follow :—
Section 1. Short title, extent and commencement
(1) This Act may be called the National Fund for Cultural Heritage Act, 1994.
(2) It extends to the whole of Pakistan.
(3) It shall come into force at once.
Section 2. Definitions
In this Act, unless there is anything repugnant in the subject or context.—
(a) “Board” means the Board of Governors set up under section 6 ;
(b) “Fund” means the National Fund for Culture Heritage established under section 3 ; and
(c) “national heritage” means the archaeological, architectural, historical and cultural heritage.
Section 3. Establishment of the Fund
As soon as may be, after the commencement of this Act, the Federal Government shall establish the National Fund for Cultural Heritage to carry out the purposes of this Act.
Section 4. Purposes and objectives of the Fund
(1) The primary purpose of the fund is to promote the conservation and preservation of national heritage of Pakistan through various means, including financial and technical assistance, and to create awareness amongst the people for appreciating and preservation of archaeological, architectural, historical and cultural heritage of Pakistan.
(2) In particular and without prejudice to the foregoing purposes, the Fund shall be used to—
(a) undertake measures for preservation and conservation of cultural heritage having archaeological, historical and architectural value ;
(b) acquire or hold in lease any material and cultural property or part thereof;
(c) provide assistance for preservation and maintenance of a historical or archaeological monument or an archaeological site ;
(d) create and strengthen cooperation and coordination between international, national, provincial and regional organizations involved in conservation and preservation of cultural heritage ;
(e) provide financial and technical assistance towards preservation of national heritage, and for furtherance of academic, scientific and intellectual discourses on the subjects relevant thereto;
(f) undertake promotional activities for enhancement of resources of the fund ; and
(g) undertake and promote research and arrange materials for publication of periodicals monographs and publicity material, including pamphlets, newspapers and posters in furtherance of the objectives of the Act.
Section 5. Sources of Fund
(1) The Fund shall be financed from the following sources, namely:—
(a) grants from the Federal Government and Provincial Governments ;
(b) aid and assistance from local, national and international agencies ;
(c) contributions from the private organizations and individuals ; and
(d) income and earnings from, the movable and immovable properties acquired by, or leased to, the Fund.
(2) The amount credited to the Fund shall not lapse at the end of a financial year and shall be available for utilization at any time.
Section 6. Board of Governors
(1 ) The management, overall control and supervision of the affairs of the Fund shall vest in a Board of Governors consisting of the following members, namely:— 1[(a) Federal Minister-in-charge of, Ministry of Minorities, Culture, Sports, Tourism and Youth Affairs………… Patron/Chairman.
(b) Secretary, Ministry of Minorities, Culture, Sports, Tourism and Youth Affairs………………………….. Member/Treasurer.
(c) Joint Secretary (Culture), Ministry of Minorities, Culture, Sports, Tourism and Youth Affairs………………….. Member/Secretary.
(d) Finance Advisor (Culture), Ministry of Finance……..
Member.
(e) Director General, Federal Department of Archaeology and Museums………………………………………………… Member.
(f) Ten eminent professionals in the field of Archaeology and National Heritage from private sector nominated by the Federal Government………………………………………….
Members.]
1Subs. by Ord. LXXXVII of 2002, S.2. which was previously substituted by Amendment Act (Act. No. I of 1998), s.2.
(2) The Members of the Board, other than ex-officio members, shall hold office for a term of three years or for such period as may be determined by the Federal Government and shall be eligible for re-appointment.
(3) No act or proceedings of the Board shall be invalid merely on the ground of the existence of a vacancy in, or a defect in the constitution of, the Board.
(4) The Secretariat of the Fund shall be at Islamabad and the Board may set up regional offices as, when and where required by it.
(5) The Board may appoint an Executive Committee for carrying out its functions as may be assigned to it by the Board.
Section 7. Exemption from tax
Notwithstanding anything contained in the Income Tax Ordinance, 1979 (XXXI of 1979), all contributions and donations to the Fund shall be exempt from levy of tax.
Section 8. Accounts of the Fund, etc
(1) The accounts of the Fund shall be audited by the Auditor General of Pakistan.
(2) The Board may from time to time, submit reports to the Federal Government relating to the Fund and its activities.
Section 9. Rules
The Board may make rules for carrying out the purposes of this Act.
Section 10. Repeal of Ordinance V of 1994
The National Fund for Cultural Heritage Ordinance, 1994 (V of 1994), is hereby repealed.
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CONTENTS
1. Short title, extent and commencement.
2. Definitions.
3. Establishment of the Fund.
4. Purposes and objectives of the Fund.
5. Sources of Fund.
6. Board of Governors.
7. Exemption from tax.
8. Accounts of the Fund, etc.
9. Rules.
10. Repeal of Ordinance V of 1994.Compare the original stored transcription
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THE NATIONAL FUND FOR CULTURAL HERITAGE ACT, 1994
CONTENTS
1. Short title, extent and commencement.
2. Definitions.
3. Establishment of the Fund.
4. Purposes and objectives of the Fund.
5. Sources of Fund.
6. Board of Governors.
7. Exemption from tax.
8. Accounts of the Fund, etc.
9. Rules.
10. Repeal of Ordinance V of 1994.
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THE NATIONAL FUND FOR CULTURAL HERITAGE ACT, 1994
ACT NO. VIII OF 1994
[8th June, 1994]
An Act to establish the National Fund for Cultural Heritage
WHEREAS it is expedient to provide for establishment of the National fund for Culture
Heritage for conservation and preservation of Pakistan's national heritage and its proper maintenance
and matters connected therewith or incidental thereto :
It is hereby enacted as follow :—
1. Short title, extent and commencement.—(1) This Act may be called the National Fund
for Cultural Heritage Act, 1994.
(2) It extends to the whole of Pakistan.
(3) It shall come into force at once.
2. Definitions.— In this Act, unless there is anything repugnant in the subject or context.—
(a) “Board” means the Board of Governors set up under section 6 ;
(b) “Fund” means the National Fund for Culture Heritage established under
section 3 ; and
(c) “national heritage” means the archaeological, architectural, historical and
cultural heritage.
3. Establishment of the Fund. As soon as may be, after the commencement of this Act, the
Federal Government shall establish the National Fund for Cultural Heritage to carry out the purposes
of this Act.
4. Purposes and objectives of the F und.— (1) The primary purpose of the fund is to
promote the conservation and preservation of national heritage of Pakistan through various means,
including financial and technical assistance, and to create awareness amongst the people for
appreciating and preservation of archaeological, architectural, historical and cultural heritage of
Pakistan.
(2) In particular and without prejudice to the foregoing purposes, the Fund shall be used to—
(a) undertake measures for preservation and conservation of cultural heritage
having archaeological, historical and architectural value ;
(b) acquire or hold in lease any material and cultural property or part thereof;
(c) provide assistance for preservation and maintenance of a historical or
archaeological monument or an archaeological site ;
(d) create and strengthen cooperation and coordination between international,
national, provincial and regional organizations involved in conservation and
preservation of cultural heritage ;
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(e) provide financial and technical assistance towards preservation of national
heritage, and for furtherance of academic, scientific and intellectual discourses
on the subjects relevant thereto;
(f) undertake promotional activities for enhancement of resources of the fund ;
and
(g) undertake and promote research and arrange materials for publication of
periodicals monographs and publicity material, including pamphlets,
newspapers and posters in furtherance of the objectives of the Act.
5. Sources of Fund.—(1) The Fund shall be financed from the following sources, namely:—
(a) grants from the Federal Government and Provincial Governments ;
(b) aid and assistance from local, national and international agencies ;
(c) contributions from the private organizations and individuals ; and
(d) income and earnings from, the movable and immovable properties acquired
by, or leased to, the Fund.
(2) The amount credited to the Fund shall not lapse at the end of a financial year and shall be
available for utilization at any time.
6. Board of Governors.— (1 ) The management, overall control and supervision of the
affairs of the Fund shall vest in a Board of Governors consisting of the following members,
namely:—
1[(a) Federal Minister-in-charge of, Ministry of Minorities,
Culture, Sports, Tourism and Youth Affairs………… Patron/Chairman.
(b) Secretary, Ministry of Minorities, Culture, Sports,
Tourism and Youth Affairs………………………….. Member/Treasurer.
(c) Joint Secretary (Culture), Ministry of Minorities, Culture,
Sports, Tourism and Youth Affairs………………….. Member/Secretary.
(d) Finance Advisor (Culture), Ministry of Finance…….. Member.
(e) Director General, Federal Department of Archaeology and
Museums………………………………………………… Member.
(f) Ten eminent professionals in the field of Archaeology and
National Heritage from private sector nominated by the Federal
Government…………………………………………. Members.]
1Subs. by Ord. LXXXVII of 2002, S.2. which was previously substituted by Amendment Act (Act. No. I of 1998), s.2.
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(2) The Members of the Board, other than ex-officio members, shall hold office for a term of
three years or for such period as may be determined by the Federal Government and shall be eligible
for re-appointment.
(3) No act or proceedings of the Board shall be invalid merely on the ground of the existence
of a vacancy in, or a defect in the constitution of, the Board.
(4) The Secretariat of the Fund shall be at Islamabad and the Board may set up regional
offices as, when and where required by it.
(5) The Board may appoint an Executive Committee for carrying out its functions as may be
assigned to it by the Board.
7. Exemption from tax . Notwithstanding anything contained in the Income Tax Ordinance,
1979 (XXXI of 1979), all contributions and donations to the Fund shall be exempt from levy of tax.
8. Accounts of the Fund, etc.—(1) The accounts of the Fund shall be audited by the Auditor
General of Pakistan.
(2) The Board may from time to time, submit reports to the Federal Government relating to
the Fund and its activities.
9. Rules. The Board may make rules for carrying out the purposes of this Act.
10. Repeal of Ordinance V of 1994 . The National Fund for Cultural Heritage Ordinance,
1994 (V of 1994), is hereby repealed.This law in the library
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