Pakistan Land Port Authority Act, 2025

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THE PAKISTAN LAND PORT AUTHORITY ACT, 2025 
 
 
 
 
CONTENTS 
CHAPTER-I 
PRELIMINARY 
1. Short title, extent, and commencement 
2. Definitions 
3. The Authority 
CHAPTER-II 
CONSTITUTION AND ESTABLISHMENT OF THE AUTHORITY 
4. Governing Council 
5. Meetings of the Governing Council 
6. Powers and Functions of the Governing Council 
7. Composition of the Authority 
8. Meetings of the Authority 
9. Powers and functions of the Authority 
10. Appointment of the Managing Director 
11. Powers and functions of Managing Director 
12. Employment under the Authority 
13. Employees to be public servants 
  
 

 
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CHAPTER-III 
COORDINATION WITH GOVERNMENT AGENCIES, TRADE FACILITATION AND 
BORDER CONTROL 
14. Coordination, Trade Facilitation and Border Controls 
CHAPTER-IV 
CONFLICT OF INTEREST AND REMOVAL 
15. Conflict of interest 
16. Members Not to engage in other businesses 
17. Removal, resignation etc. of Member 
CHAPTER-V 
DECLARATION OF LAND PORTS AND SETTLEMENT OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES 
18. Declaration of Land Ports 
19. Assets and Liabilities 
CHAPTER-VI 
LAND PORT MANAGEMENT BOARD 
20. Land Port Management Board 
21. Powers and function of Management Board 
22. Power to implement directions 
  CHAPTER-VII 
CONTRACTS BY AUTHORITY, OUTSOURCING AND LICENSING 
23. Contracts by Authority etc. 
24. Grant of Licenses 
CHAPTER-VIII 
OFFENCES 
25. Offences 
26. Cognizance of offences 
CHAPTER-IX 
STRATEGIC SUPPORT 
27. Strategic support  
 
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28. Power of the Federal Government to issue Policy Guidelines 
CHAPTER-X 
FINANCIAL PROVISIONS 
29. Authority to charge fees, rent etc. at land ports 
30. Exemption and power to remit 
31. Pakistan Land Port Authority Fund 
32. Bank Accounts 
33. Borrowing powers of Authority 
34. Budget and Accounts 
35. Audit 
36. Recovery of fees, charges etc. 
CHAPTER-XI 
ADJUDICATION BOARD AND DISPUTE RESOLUTION 
37. Complaint Cell 
38. Adjudication Board 
39. Dispute Resolution 
40. Review and appeal of any order or decision 
CHAPTER-XII 
MISCELLANEOUS 
41. Submission of annual report 
42. Acquisition of land 
43. Purchase, lease or exchange of property 
44. Custody and disposal of lost property 
45. Co-operation with international organizations 
46. Industrial Relations Ordinance, 1969, etc. not to apply 
47. Symbol, design or representation of Authority 
48. Power to make Rules 
49. Power to make Regulations 
 
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50. Authority to be exempt from taxation 
51. Confidential Information 
52. Indemnity 
53. Savings and Transition 
54. Act not to derogate 
55. Removal of difficulty 
 
 
  
  
 
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THE PAKISTAN LAND PORT AUTHORITY ACT, 2025 
ACT NO. XXV OF 2025 
AN  
ACT 
[29th August, 2025] 
to provide for establishment of Pakistan Land Port Authority 
WHEREAS, it is expedient to establish a Land Port Authority to provide and administer an 
integrated system of facilities for cross border movement of goods and passengers at land ports in 
Pakistan and to make provision for its operation, management, development of Land port and matters 
connected therewith and ancillary matters; 
AND WHEREAS, it is necessary to prov ide a framework for the declaration, regulation, 
security and oversight of all land ports for purposes of promoting trade, fostering free competition, 
implementing border control and protecting the national and strategic interests of Pakistan for effective 
governance of land ports; 
AND WHEREAS, it is imperative to establish a robust mechanism to carry out effective 
coordination with border agencies for trade facilitation in pursuance of the commitments of Pakistan 
under international agreements and conventi ons for enhanced land port efficiency and regional port 
competitiveness. 
It is hereby enacted as follows:__ 
CHAPTER-I 
PRELIMINARY 
1. Short title, extent, and commencement .__ (1) This Act shall be called the Pakistan Land 
Port Authority Act, 2025. 
(2) It extends to the whole of Pakistan. 
(3) It shall come into force at once. 
2. Definitions.__ (1) In this Act, unless there is anything repugnant in the subject or context,__ 
(a) “Administrative Division” means the division to which the business of the 
Authority stands allocated; 
(b) “Adjudication Board” means the Adjudication Board established under section 
38; 
(c) “Authority” means the authority constituted under section 3; 
(d) “border control” means integrated systems and measures put in place to monitor 
and regulate the movement of people, vehicles and goods across land ports and 
 
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to ensure the security of land ports and border crossing points in coordination 
with all relevant Government Agencies; 
(e) “border crossing point” means the territory or part of territory of border railway 
stations, border stations and any crossing point that allows for cross border 
movement of goods and passengers by road or rail as notified under the Customs 
Act, 1969 (IV of 1969) and under any other applicable law or rules for the time 
being inforce; 
(f) “Controller” means the Controller of the Management Board; 
(g) “goods” means any goods as defined under the Customs Act, 1969 (IV of 1969); 
(h) “Governing Council” means the Governing Council constituted under section 
4; 
(I) “Government Agencies” means the ministries, divisions, departments, 
authorities, law enforcement agencies, corporations and other instrumentalities 
of the respective Governments  and shall include their officers and 
representatives; 
(j) “infrastructure” means infrastructure required for setting up cargo and 
passenger terminals, administration center, infrastructure for handling, storage 
and transportation of goods including warehouses, container depots, canopies 
and cargo complexes for storage and processing of goods, facilitation of 
passengers, cargo and passenger transport, information communication 
technology and for providing facilities including but not limited to power, water 
and any other utilities and infrastructure required for land port operation and 
giving effect to the provisions of this Act; 
(k) “land” includes buildings and benefits arising out of land and things attached to 
the earth or permanently fastened to anything attached to the earth; 
(l) “land port” shall mean any land customs station, border crossing point, or any 
area that provides or is intended to provide controlled entry into or departure 
from Pakistan of goods, vehicles and passengers with  terminal services and 
facilities at the border, excluding seaports and airports as declared under section 
18, 
(m) “land customs station” means any land customs station declared under the 
relevant provision of the Customs Act, 1969 (IV of 1969) for the cle arance of 
goods or any class of goods imported or to be exported by land or inland 
waterways; 
(n) “land port operations” shall mean the services and facilities for the handling, 
storage and transportation of goods, facilitation of passengers and vehicles, and 
any other services and facilities necessary for carrying out the operations of a 
land port as authorized and include such other operations as may be prescribed 
by Rules; 
(o) “land port operator” shall mean the person or an organization holding a license 
 
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or engaged under contractual agreement under this Act for carrying out land 
port operations; 
(p) “Managing Director” means the Chairperson of the Authority appointed under 
section 10; 
(q) “Member” means the members of the Governing Council, Authority or the 
Management Board, as the case may be; 
(r) “Management Board” means the Land Port Management Board constituted 
under section 20; 
(s) “Person” includes an association of persons or joint -venture, whether 
incorporated or otherwise, undertaking, firm, public or private concern, 
company, corporation, department, organization, agency, authority, or a body 
corporate set up or controlled by the Federal Government, or as the case may, a 
Provincial Government; 
(t) “prescribed” means prescribed by Rules or Regulations made under this Act; 
(u) “President” means president of the Governing Council; 
(v) “Regulations” means the regulations made under this Act; 
(w) “Rules” means the rules made under this Act; 
(x) “Secretary” means the secretary of the Authority; and 
(y) “Service Provider” means all persons other than Government Agencies and land 
port operators that provide services at the land ports relating to food, catering, 
health, recreational facilities and other general amenities. 
3. The Authority.__ (1) On commencement of this Act, there shall stand established an 
Authority to be known as the Pakistan Land Port Authority for carrying out the purposes of this Act. 
(2) The Authority shall be a body corporate, having perpetual succession and  a common seal, 
with power to purchase, procure, sell, exchange, hold, acquire, and dispose of property, both movable 
and immovable, as well as interests therein, and may, by its name, sue or be sued. 
(3) The head office of the Authority shall be at Islama bad. The Authority may establish and 
operate regional offices at such other places, as the Authority may determine, from time to time. 
CHAPTER-II 
CONSTITUTION AND ESTABLISHMENT OF THE AUTHORITY 
4. Governing Council.__ (1) On the commencement of this Act, the Prime Minister of Pakistan 
shall constitute a Governing Council consisting of the following members, namely:__ 
 
(a) Minister of the Administrative Division President 
 
 
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(b) Secretary of the Administrative Division Member 
(c) Secretary, Ministry of Commerce Member 
(d) Secretary, Ministry of Communications Member 
(e) Secretary, Ministry of Defence Member 
(f) Secretary, Revenue Division Member 
(g) Secretary, Ministry of Planning, Development and 
Special Initiatives 
Member 
(h) Secretary, Ministry of National Food Security & 
Research 
Member 
(i) Managing Director Member 
(j) Director General, Immigration and Passport Member 
(k) Chief Executive, Trade Development Authority 
Pakistan 
Member 
(l) Member Customs (Operations) Member 
(m) 
 
 
(n) 
President of Federation of Pakistan Chambers of 
Commerce and Industry or his nominee  
 
Economic Expert, having at least a Master degree 
in Economics or Trade from a recognized 
institution or University, and a minimum of ten 
years of professional experience in the fields of 
trade, commerce, or economic policy 
Member 
 
 
 
                          Member 
(o) Legal Expert, who is an advocate of the High 
Court with at least fifteen years experience with 
demonstrated expertise in customs laws; 
 
Member 
(2) The relevant Additional Secretary of the Division concerned shall be the Secretary of the 
Governing Board. 
(3) The Governing Council may, for its assistance, invite any person having special knowledge 
or expertise in any relevant field to attend its meeting. Such person may be invited in such manner, 
having such qualification on such terms and conditions, as the  Governing Council may determine. 
Such invitee shall not be entitled to vote. 
5. Meetings of the Governing Council.__ (1) The meetings of the Governing Council shall be 
called by the President at least twice a year at such time and place as may he specified by him or on 
his direction, the Managing Director may call such meeting. 
(2) The quorum for a meeting of the Governing Council shall be half of the total members: 
Provided that no meeting of the Governing Council shall be held in the absence of the President 
and the Managing Director. 
(3) The decisions of the Governing Council shall be taken by a majority of the members present 
and noting. 
 
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(4) The President or in his absence, the Managing Director shall preside over the meetings of 
the Governing Council. 
(5) The President may invite any relevant Person to attend a meeting of the Governing Council 
on any specific agenda item taken up for consideration at such meeting. 
(6) In circumstances of urgency or exceptional necessity, when it is not reasonably practicable 
to convene physical meeting of the Governing Council, a virtual or hybrid meeting shall be held using 
secure video conferencing platforms. All decisions made in such meeting shall be duly recorded and 
shall be placed before the next physical meeting of the Governing Council for ratification and inclusion 
in the official minutes. 
(7) No act or proceedings of the Governing Council shall be invalid merely on the ground of 
the existence of any vacancy in or any defect in the constitution of the Governing Council. 
(8) Subject to the provisions of this Act, the Governing Council shall have the power to regulate 
the procedure and conduct of its business. 
6. Powers and Functions of the Governing Council .__ (1) The Governing Council shall he 
responsible for the overall supervision of the Authority for the purposes of carrying o ut the functions 
under this Act, 
(2) In particular and without prejudice to the generality of the foregoing, the Governing Council 
shall__ 
(a) supervise, monitor and review the functions of the Authority; 
(b) recommend for consideration by the Government requisite policy initiatives; 
(c) provide guidelines and directions to the Authority for carrying out its functions 
under this Act; 
(d) review plans and initiatives of the Authority; 
(e) conduct annual performance review of the Authority in such manner as may be 
prescribed by Regulations; 
(f) review and approve annual budget of the Authority, and ensure transparent 
utilization thereof in the manner prescribed by Regulations; and 
(g) transact such other business as entrusted to it under this Act. 
(3) The Governing Council may, in such manner as may be prescribed, constitute committees 
and sub -committees, from time to time, and entrust such powers and functions to t hem, as the 
Governing Council may deem appropriate. 
(4) The Governing Council may, in exceptional circumstances and for the purpose of carrying 
out the objectives of this Act, delegate any of its functions to the Authority or to any member thereof; 
subject to such conditions as it may deem appropriate and upon recording in writing the reasons for 
such delegation. 
 
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(5) The decision taken by Governing Council under this Act, shall be binding on Government 
Agencies to follow at land ports. 
7. Composition of the  Authority.__ (1) The Authority shall comprise of the following 
members, namely:__ 
 
(a) Managing Director - Chairperson 
(b) Additional Secretary of the Administrative Division - Member 
(c) Additional Secretary, Ministry of Defence - Member 
(d) Additional Secretary, Ministry of Commerce - Member 
(e) Chairman, National Highway Authority - Member 
(f) Member Customs (Operations) - Member 
(g) Director Military Operations, Military Operations Directorate - Member 
(h) Additional Director General Immigration, FIA - Member 
(i) Director, Pakistan Land Port Authority - Secretary 
(2) The Authority may, as deemed appropriate, co-opt logistics and supply chain professionals 
or any other relevant Person as member, from time to time, in such manner and on such terms and 
conditions as may be prescribed. 
(3) The Managing Director shall be the chief executive and principal accounting officer of the 
Authority and shall be responsible for carrying out the functions of the Authority. 
8. Meetings of the Authority .__ (1) The Chairperson may call and preside a meeting of the 
Authority at such times and at such places as may be specified by him or in his absence, the Additional 
Secretary of the Administrative Division may call and preside the meeting. 
(2) The quorum of a meeting of the Authority shall be the majority of the total members and 
all order and decisions of the Authority shall be taken by vote of majority of the members present, and 
shall be recorded, in writing, by the Secretary. 
(3) If an ex-officio Member is unable to attend the meeting, he may authorize any of his officer, 
not below the rank of BPS-20 or equivalent, to attend the meeting in his place. 
(4) No proceeding, meeting, or decision of the Authority shall be called in question or 
invalidated for the reason of a defect or vacancy in the constitution of the Authority. 
9. Powers and functions of the Authority.__ (1) The Authority shall exercise the powers and 
perform the functions necessary for the achieving the purposes of this Act. 
(2) In particular and without prejudice to the generality of sub -section (1), the Authority shall 
have the power to__ 
(a) develop, administer and manage land ports and exercise powers of regulation of 
processes at land ports for facilitation of trade and implementation of border 
control; 
(b) inspect, monitor and administer the performance of land port operators; 
 
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(c) monitor and coordinate with the Government Agencies engaged in or deployed 
at land ports; 
(d) stipulate and implement measures for reducing dwell time in clearance of goods 
at land ports in coordination with Government Agencies, and to formulate and 
develop strategies as well as procedures for carrying  out its functions in 
accordance with the provisions of the Act and rules made thereunder; 
(e) grant, issue, recognize, suspend, and revoke licenses, agreements and contracts 
for any commercial facilities for land port operators; 
(f) establish liaison and communication with foreign port authorities, international 
organizations and designated counterparts; 
(g) arrange and promote training sessions, seminars, workshops, and constitute 
working groups for implementing programs aimed at improving the 
functionality of land ports; 
(h) facilitate the process of optimizing logistics costs and other related charges 
under the market economy; 
(i) to collect or cause to be collected fees, dues, charges, levy, rents and other 
amounts under the Act; 
(j) establish cold storages, quarantine facilities, certification laboratories, hotels, 
residential buildings, restaurants, s hops, restrooms and other recreational 
centers for facilitating passengers at land ports or any other facility as required; 
(k) accredit equipment and infrastructure, implement systems, and frameworks for 
the development and efficient operation of land ports; 
(l) develop and operate information technology systems for implementing 
integrated business processes, port community system and integrated cross -
border cargo management systems for carrying out the purposes of this Act; 
(m) implement and facilitate pr ograms for ease of doing business at land ports to 
ensure a trade-friendly environment; 
(n) purchase, procure, acquire, hold, sell and dispo se of land and property, as welt  
as interests therein, for carrying out the purposes of this Act; 
(o) procure, insta ll, maintain, and modernize infrastructure including land port 
management system at land ports to ensure efficient provision of terminal 
services and facilities; 
(p) plan, construct and maintain roads, terminals and infrastructure within the limits 
of land ports in order to ensure their smooth functioning; 
(q) design, approve, execute any scheme, and to undertake any works for carrying 
out the purposes of this Act; 
(r) plan, develop and undertake any commercial undertaking or project individually 
 
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or through  joint venture or public private partnership with local and 
international agencies, government institutions and private sector for carrying 
out the purposes of this Act; 
(s) carry out investigation, survey, exploration or feasibilities studies and to 
collaborate in, carrying out, or procure the carrying out of, research relating to 
its functions under this Act and publish information that results from the 
research; 
(t) acquire lands for carrying out purposes of the Authority and to lease, purchase, 
procure, sell, exchange, mortgage or rent out or otherwise dispose of any 
movable or immovable property; 
(u) may, in accordance with applicable policy of the Federal Government, 
requisition or engage officers or members of staff from government agencies as 
may be necessary for the effective discharge of its functions under this Act; 
(v) raise funds through borrowing, investments, leasing of assets or any other means 
in the manner prescribed by Regulations and incur any expenditure necessary 
for carrying out the purposes of this Act; and 
(w) performing other functions connected therewith or ancillary thereto. 
(3) The Authority may, in such manner as may be prescribed by Regulations, constitute 
committees and sub-committees, from time to time, for the purposes of this Act. 
(4) The Authority may, subject to such conditions and restrictions as may be prescribed by 
Rules, delegate any of its functions to the Managing Director. 
(5) The Authority shall exercise all the administrative, executive and financial powers and do 
all acts, which are required to be exercised or done by the Authority for the purpose of this Act. 
10. Appointment of the Managing Director.__ The Prime Minister shall appoint a Managing 
Director of the Authority who is serving or has served in BPS -22 having such qualifications, 
experience and on such terms and conditions as may be prescribed by Rules. 
11. Powers and functions of Managing Director.__ (1) The Managing Director shall exercise 
such administrative, operational and financial powers with regards to the functioning of the Authority, 
as may be delegated to him by the Authority under this Act. 
(2) In particular and without prejudice to generality of sub-section (1), the Managing Director 
shall__   
(a) administer day-to-day affairs of the Authority in accordance with the guidelines 
issued by the Governing Council; 
(b) appoint a Director General to the Authority, after the approval of the Pr ime 
Minister, on such terms and conditions as may be prescribed, who shall perform 
such functions as the Managing Director may assign; 
(c) ensure implementation of the directions and guidelines issued by the Governing 
Council; 
 
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(d) manage and supervise the officers, members of the staff and other employees of 
the Authority; 
(e) perform any act or function that may be assigned to him, under this Act; and 
(f) carry out all activities connected therewith or ancillary thereto for the purposes 
of this Act. 
(3) The Managing Director may, either by himself or through any officer designated by him in 
this behalf, carry out correspondence and sign, verify, pursue and file all pleadings, contracts, and such 
other legal documents on behalf of the Authority at appropriate forum. 
(4) For the efficient management of the Authority, the Managing Director with the approval of 
Governing Council may, from time to time, subject to such restrictions as may be prescribed, delegate 
any of his powers and functions to any Member or officer of the Authority. 
12. Employment under the Authority.__ (1) The Authority may, from time to time, appoint, 
engage, induct, remove or transfer as deemed appropriate, any person as an employee, officer, staff, 
expert, consultant, advisor, public servant on deputation, or through initial recruitment, contractual or 
other basis by such procedures on such and the terms and conditions of their service may as be 
prescribed by Regulations. 
(2) The Authority with approval of the Federal Government, from time to time, establish, 
create, sanction, approve, abolish, or merge any post, office, or directorate, as may be required. 
(3) In case of any adverse finding by the Authority against any public servant on deputation 
shall forwarded such findings to the relevant agency for disposal of case, which shall be d ecided by 
the relevant agency under its relevant laws and rules made there under. 
13. Employees to be public servants .__ The Managing Director, Members, employees, 
directors, staff, functionaries, and officers of the Authority shall, when acting or purport ing to act in 
pursuance of any of the provisions of this Act, be deemed to be public servants, within the meaning of 
section 21 of the Pakistan Penal Code, 1860 (Act XLV of 1860). 
CHAPTER-III 
COORDINATION WITH GOVERNMENT AGENCIES, TRADE FACILITATION AND 
BORDER CONTROL 
14. Coordination, Trade Facilitation and Border Controls .__ (1) For the performance of 
functions under this Act, the Authority shall provide office space and areas, duly designated for 
different Government Agencies within each land port and ensure provision of basic requirements. 
(2) The Authority shall be solely responsible for coordinating with all relevant Government 
Agencies for performance of their functions and for implementing border control, and shall facilitate 
the working of such agencies at land ports. 
(3) For purposes mentioned in sub -section (2), the A uthority shall issue standard operating 
procedures, code of operations and may enter into arrangements, where required, with Government 
Agencies. 
(4) The Authority may, whenever required, request the assistance of Government Agencies to 
 
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maintain peace and security at land ports, in accordance with applicable laws. 
(5) Notwithstanding anything contained in any provisions of this Act, the Government 
Agencies shall discharge their functions under their respective laws. 
(6) If any dispute arises with regard to coordination amongst the Government Agencies, 
standards or in their roles and duties amongst each other or any other dispute under this Act, such 
disputes shall be settled by the Authority. 
(7) If any Government Agency is not satisfied with the resolution of the dispute under sub -
section (6), such agency may refer the matter to the Governing Council, which shall decide upon the 
matter on expeditious basis and such decision shall be binding on all Government Agencies. 
(8) For the purposes of trade facilitati on, integrated border management, interagency 
cooperation, implementing standards, reduction  in dwell time and othe r inter agency issues for 
clearance of goods, the working of relevant Government Agencies shall be coordinated for operational 
efficiency. The data and information in this respect shall be maintained and published by the Authority. 
CHAPTER-IV 
CONFLICT OF INTEREST AND REMOVAL 
15. Conflict of interest.__ (1) Every Member shall arrange and manage his affairs in a manner 
that prevents such person from having a conflict of interest, direct or indirect, pecuniary or otherwise, 
with the affairs of the Authority, and shall make a declaration to this effect in such manner as may be 
prescribed by Regulations. 
(2) Any person who is in contravention of the provisions of sub-section (1), or submits a false 
or inaccurate declaration to such effect, shall be proceeded against in such manner as may be prescribed 
under Regulations may result in his removal as well. 
16. Members Not to engage in other businesses.__ Any Member, except the president of the 
Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry or his nominee, shall not, during their 
respective term of office, engage with, for compensation or profit, any person or entity engaged in land 
port operations, or any part thereof, under this Act. 
17. Removal, resignation etc of Member .__ (1) Any Member, other than an ex-officio 
member, may be removed from such body, by the appointing authority, if such member__ 
(a) is found guilty of misconduct; 
(b) is inefficient or becomes incapable of discharging his responsibilities and 
functions under this Act; 
(c) is declared insolvent by a competent court of law; 
(d) is declared to be disqualified for employment in, or has been dismissed from the 
service of Pakistan or has been convicted by a court of competent jurisdiction, 
of offences involving moral turpitude or financial embezzlement; or 
(e) enters into plea bargain under any law for the time being in force. 
 
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(2) Any Member, other than an ex-officio member, may resign from his office under this Act 
at any time by writing under his hand addressed to the appointing authority, and such resignation shall 
be effective from the date of its acceptance by the appointing authority. 
CHAPTER-V 
DECLARATION OF LAND PORTS AND SETTLEMENT OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES 
18. Declaration of Land Ports.__ The Authority may, with the concurrence of the concerned 
Provincial Government, from time to time, by notification in the official Gazette, declare, define, alter 
or extend the limits of any land port after the same have been duly verified under the Custo m Act, 
1969 (IV of 1969) for the purposes of this Act: 
Provided that such extension shall only apply to areas that are contiguous to the existing land 
port boundaries. 
19. Assets and Liabilities .__ (1) On the date of notification of the Authority or any ti me 
afterwards as specified in the said notification, all lands, buildings, equipment and all other forms of 
property relating to land port, whether real or personal, and all interests therein, as immediately before 
the issue of that notification or specified date, as the case may be, were in the ownership or possession 
or lease of the Federal Government, subject to such limitations if any Federal Government may, in 
such notification specify, shall vest in the Authority and such vesting shall also be deemed to include 
liabilities and obligations in relation to such assets. 
(2) The notification under sub -section (1) shall be issued only after the concurrence of the 
concerned Government Agencies, in case where such properties are owned or controlled by any of 
such Government Agency. 
(3) Notwithstanding any thing contained in this Act, except with the prior written permission 
of the Governing Council, the Authority shall not sell any land vested in the Authority. 
(4) Any contract, agreement, and working arrangeme nt subsisting in relation to land ports, 
immediately before the date of notification of Authority under section 3, shall be succeeded by the 
Authority with such modifications and adaptations or execution as are necessary to give effect to the 
provisions of this Act. 
(5) Where at the time of the transfer of any functions by or under this Act, any legal proceedings 
are pending to which any Government Agency is a party and those proceedings relate to the functions 
transferred by or under this Act, the Authority shall be substituted in those proceedings for such 
Government Agency and the proceedings shall not abate by reason of the substitution. 
(6) If any question arises as to whether any asset has become the property or responsibility of 
the Authority, that question shall be decided by Federal Government. 
CHAPTER-VI 
LAND PORT MANAGEMENT BOARD 
20. Land Port Management Board.__ (1) The Authority shall constitute a Management Board 
for each land port consisting of the following ex-officio members, namely: 
  
 
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(a) Controller (serving or retired BPS -19 or 
20, or equivalent officer) 
- Chairperson 
(b) Officer of Federal Investigation Agency - Member 
(c) Assistant or Deputy Collector of Customs 
posted at the concerned land port 
- Member 
(d) Officer of Anti-Narcotics Force - Member 
(e) Border Terminal Operator - Member 
(f) An officer of relevant Civil Armed Force 
responsible for security of the relevant land 
port duly nominated by the Authority 
Member- cum- 
Secretary 
(2) The Management Board may, as deemed appropriate, invite any other officer of the relevant 
Government agency for a particular issue. 
(3) The Controller shall be responsible for managing affairs of the Management Board as well 
as the execution of the functions assigned or delegated to it under this Act. 
(4) The Management Board shall meet at such times and in such places and manner, as may be 
determined by the Controller. In the absence of the Controller, the Management Board may elect one 
of its members to preside. 
(5) The Management Board shall meet at least once every week. 
21. Powers and function of Management Board .__ The Management Board sh all monitor 
and regulate the activities of land port operators, Service Providers and coordinate with other 
Government Agencies for smooth operations at the land port, and for implementing Border Control as 
per the provision of this Act. 
22. Power to implement directions.__ (1) Any person may lodge a complaint regarding any 
of the matters enumerated in sub-section (1), to the Controller. 
(2) The Controller shall, either on his own or upon the complaint of any person under sub -
section (2), immediately place the matter before the Management Board. 
(3) The Management Board, if the complaint pertains to any employee of the Authority or any 
land port operator, shall decide the matter within three days after providing such delinquent an 
opportunity of being heard. Where the complaint is against a person of the other Government Agencies, 
the matter shall be forwarded to the concerned officer of that Government Agency to be dealt under 
their respective laws. 
(4) Where a complaint has been received against Chairperson of the Management Board, the 
same shall be placed before the Authority, who shall decide the same within seven days, in the manner 
prescribed: 
Provided that the decision of the Authority, under this sub-section, shall be final. 
CHAPTER-VII 
CONTRACTS BY AUTHORITY, OUTSOURCING AND LICENSING 
23. Contracts by Authority etc.__ (1) Every contract on behalf of the Authority, shall be made 
by the Managing Director or such other officer of the Authority as may be generally or specially 
 
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empowered in this behalf by the Authority and shall be sealed with the common seal of the Authority. 
(2) The Authority may enter into any contract or arrangement with any person, entity, company, 
agency, authority, or organization national or international and may outsource land port operations and 
any of its functions or activities, including development works, through any mode including pubic 
private partnerships: 
Provided that the land port operations can be out sourced to only such land port operators who 
is registered under the provisions of the Customs Act, 1969 (IV of 1969) and rules made thereunder. 
 (3) Notwithstanding anything contained in any other law, the Authority shall prior to inviting 
proposals for bids, prescribed by regulations the criterion for selection of land port operator and Service 
Provider and award contracts accordingly. 
(4) For the performance of functions and carrying out activities, the Authority may delegate, 
outsource or lease or assign the right and collection of any user fees, dues or charges under this Act to 
such private entity, operator or entity as the case may be. 
(5) In accordance with the provisions of the Public Private Partnership Authority Act, 2017 
(VIII of 2017), and rules and regulations made thereunder, the Governing Council may, by regulations, 
prescribe the manner, methods and procedures for undertaking public private partnerships under this 
Act. 
(6) In accordance with the provisions of the Public Procurement Regulatory Authority 
Ordinance, 2002 (XXII of 2002), any rules and reg ulations made thereunder, the Governing Council 
may, by regulations, prescribe the manner, methods and procedures for undertaking procurement under 
this Act. 
24. Grant of Licenses.__ (1) Unless an agreement is executed under section 23, no person or 
entity may provide services relating to land port operations or any services at a land port or perform 
any functions under this Act, otherwise than in terms of a licence issued to it under  the prescribed 
Rules. 
(2) Subject to the conditions stipulated under this Act and in accordance with existing laws or 
in the manner as may be prescribed, the Authority shall have the power to grant, issue, recognize, 
renew, extend, modify, amend, suspend, review, cancel, re-issue, revoke, or terminate a license for any 
person to carry out any component of land port operations as may be prescribed by Rules. 
CHAPTER-VIII 
OFFENCES 
25. Offences.__ (1) Any person who knowingly__ 
(a) undertakes, without a valid license or agreement, any of the activities envisaged 
under this Act; 
(b) performs any act with the intention of interfering with, obstructing, or 
encumbering, without authorization, the land port operations; 
(c) undermines or defrauds the lawful exc hange of persons, goods and services in 
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(d) causes physical damage to the establishment, installation or infrastructure, or 
any part thereof, of a land port, land port operator or service provider; 
shall be guilty of an offence punishable with imprisonment upto three years and fine upto two 
hundred millions rupees under this Act: 
Provided that the punishment and fine under this Act shall be in addition to the punishment and 
fine provided under any law for the time being in force. 
(2) Any person who attempts or aids, abets, counsels or procures the commission of an offence 
under this Act shall be punishable with the same punishment provided for the offence he so aids, abets, 
counsels, or procures. 
(3) The provisions of sub-sections (1) and (2) shall be in addition to, and not in derogation of, 
any law for the time being in force. 
26. Cognizance of offences .__ Notwithstanding anything contained in any other law for the 
time being in-force, unless there is anything inconsistent with the provisions of this Act, the provisions 
of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1898 (Act No. V of 1898) shall mutates mutandis apply to the 
proceedings under this Act. 
CHAPTER-IX 
STRATEGIC SUPPORT 
27. Strategic support .__ (1) For the proper and efficient performance of its functions, the 
Authority may, whenever required, seek the assistance of the Federal Government or the Provincial 
Governments, as the case may be, in accordance with applicable laws, rules and regulations. 
(2) All Government Agencies, land port operators, and Service Providers shall render such 
assistance to the Authority, as may be required for the exercise or performance of activities and 
functions, of the Authority under this Act. 
(3) The Authority may requisition or engage officers or members of the staff of the Government 
Agencies, on deputation or secondment basis, as per the applicable policy regime of the Federal 
Government, for carrying out its functions under this Act. 
28. Power of the Federal Government to issue Policy Guidelines .__ The Authority shall be 
bound to comply with the policy guidelines issued by the Federal Government, to the extent that these 
are not inconsistent with the provisions of this Act. 
CHAPTER-X 
FINANCIAL PROVISIONS 
29. Authority to charge fees, rent etc. at land ports.__ (1) The Authority shall be competent 
to impose, levy and collect such fees, dues, charges, rentals, and other amounts at such rates separately 
for each land port from time to time as under,__ 
(a) handling and transportation of cargo, storage, warehousing, weighment, entry 
and parking fees for trucks/cargo vehicles, transshipment and any service or 
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(b) parking spaces and other amenities given to the passengers and visitors; 
(c) in respect of commercial exploitation of properties of the Authority, whether 
movable or immovable including land, building and infrastructure; 
(d) fees paid in connection with any accreditation, survey, in spection, permit, 
authorization, license, approval either issued or renewed and for rendering any 
other services provided by the Authority; 
(e) collection of fine and penalty for violation of the Act, rules and regulations 
framed thereunder; and 
(f) any other fee or levy as prescribed from time to time. 
(2)  Before approving any fees or charges u nder clauses (a) and (b) of sub section (1) the 
Authority shall consider the recommendations of the Government Agencies and invite objections from 
public or private sector at least two weeks before notifying the same in a consultative process. 
30. Exemption and power to remit.__ In special cases, the Authority may, with the approval 
of the Governing Council, waive or remit in full the whole or any portion of fees, dues, charges, rentals 
and other amounts under section 29 on such terms as specified in the aforesaid approval. 
31. Pakistan Land Port Authority Fund.__ (1) On commencement of this Act there shall be 
constituted a non-lapsable fund vested in the Authority known as the “Pakistan Land Port Authority 
Fund” hereafter refer to as “The Fund” to be utilized by the Authority to meet charges in connection 
with its  functions under this Act including the payment of salaries and other remuneration to the 
Managing Director, Members, officers, employees, experts and consultants of the Authority. 
(2) The sources of the Funds shall be__ 
(a) funds, loans or grants provided  by the Federal Government or Provincial 
Government or local bodies; 
(b) local loans obtained by the Authority; 
(c) foreign aid and loans obtained from any source outside Pakistan; 
(d) all sums received by the Authority as fees, charges, rentals, etc. and other 
moneys received or collected the Act; 
(e) income from lease and sale of assets of the Authority; 
(f) funds from bonds, sukuk and other forms of finances obtained on the basis of 
participation term certificates, musharika certificates, term finance ce rtificates 
or any other financial or debt instruments or securities issued by the Authority; 
and 
(g) all other sums received by the Authority such as damages, costs, refunds, fines, 
penalties etc. 
(3) The Authority shall have the power, subject to the prov isions of this Act, to spend such 
sums as it thinks fit to cover all administrative, business development expenses of the Authority and 
 
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for performing any function of the Authority and such sums shall be treated as expenditure out of the 
fund of the Authority. 
(4) All moneys standing at the credit of the Authority which cannot immediately be applied as 
provided under sub-section (3) shall be__ 
(a) deposited in bank accounts as provided in section 32; and 
(b) invested in the securities of the Federal Government or in such manner as may 
be prescribed under rules. 
32. Bank Accounts.__ The Authority may open and maintain its non-lapsable bank accounts in 
scheduled banks and shall operate such accounts in such manner as may be prescribed by regulations: 
Provided that till the time the Regulations and made the Authority may operate such accounts 
in accordance with the directions of the Governing Council. 
33. Borrowing powers of Authority .__ The Authority, with approval of the Federal 
Government, for the purp oses of its capital expenditure, working capital requirements or for 
performing any of its functions may raise loan in any currency from any: 
(a) scheduled bank or financial institution located within Pakistan; 
(b) financial institution in any country outside Pakistan in compliance with the laws 
for the time being in force; and 
(c) funds from bonds or securities. 
34. Budget and Accounts .__ (1) The Authority shall maintain proper accounts and other 
records relating to its financial affairs includ ing its income and expenditures and its assets and 
liabilities in such form and manner as may be prescribed under Rules. 
(2) The Governing Council shall approve the annual budget of the Authority for a financial 
year in the manner prescribed by Rules. 
(3) The Managing Director shall have the power to re -appropriate funds in various heads of 
accounts as per the Rules and Regulations applicable therein. 
35. Audit.__ (1) The accounts of the Authority shall be audited every year by the Auditor 
General in terms of Articles 169 and 170 of the constitution. 
(2) The accounts of the Authority, as certified by Auditor General of Pakistan together with the 
audit report thereon shall be forwarded annually to the Division concerned for examination and laying 
before both Houses of the Majlis-e-Shoora (Parliament). 
(3) The Authority may, in addition to the audit under sub -section (1), cause to be carried out 
internal audit of its accounts. 
36. Recovery of fees, charges etc .__ All fees, charges, dues, fines and other sums du e to the 
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CHAPTER-XI 
ADJUDICATION BOARD AND DISPUTE RESOLUTION 
37. Complaint Cell.__ (1) The Authority shall establish a complaint cell at each land port, 
which shall receive complaints from any land port user or any person aggrieved on any non-contractual 
matter relating to land port. 
(2) The Complaint Cell shall enter all complaints in serially numbered register and shall 
undertake expeditious measures to reso lve the complaint within twenty one days from receipt of 
complaint. 
(3) The complainant shall remain informed about the status of the complaint. 
38. Adjudication Board .__ (1) There shall be established an Adjudication Board by the 
Authority for speedy disposal of complaints, claims and disputes of general public, users of land port 
services and parties having claims or aggrieved by actions of the Authority under the Act, r ules and 
regulations shall be consisting:__ 
(a) a person qualified to be Session Judge or equivalent; 
(b) an advocate with a minimum of ten years experience preferably in Customs 
laws; and 
(c) a Chartered Accountant or qualified Accountant with at least te n years of 
professional experience. 
(2) The conduct and procedure of Adjudication Board shall he such as may be prescribed by 
Rules and the proceedings before the Adjudication Board may be conducted in person or by virtual 
communication. 
(3) The Adjudication Board referred to in this section shall perform the following functions 
namely:__ 
(a) to receive and adjudicate reference on any dispute or differences including fines 
imposed by the Authority or claims arising under this Act, rules and regulations 
or relating to rights and obligations of parties within the framework of their 
agreements entered with the Authority, and to pass orders after considering and 
hearing all the parties involved in the dispute; 
(b) to look into the complaints receiv ed from land port users or general public 
against the services and terms of services rendered by the Authority, if not 
addressed by the Complaint Cell within the stipulated time and to pass necessary 
orders after hearing the parties concerned; 
(c) conduct an inquiry in any case; and 
(d) to look into any other matter relating to the operations of the Authority, as may 
be referred to it by the Federal Government, Governing Council or the 
Authority, and to pass orders or give suggestions, as the case may be. 
  
 
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(4) Notwithstanding anything contained in any other law for the time being in force, the 
Adjudication Board shall have the same powers as are vested in a Civil Court under the Code of Civil 
Procedure, 1908 (V of 1908), while trying a suit, in respect of the following matters, namely:__ 
(a) the discovery and production of books of account and other documents, at such 
place and at such time as may be specified by the Adjudication Board; 
(b) summoning and enforcing the attendance of persons and examining them  on 
oath; 
(c) issuing commissions for the examination of witnesses or documents; to receive 
evidence on affidavit, to compel a person to given evidence and to produce any 
document or other material; 
(d) requisition information from any office; 
(e) issue summons to any party, witness; and 
(f) any other matter which may be prescribed. 
(5) Any proceeding before the Adjudication Board shall be deemed to be a judicial proceeding. 
(6) The Adjudication Board shall execute its decisions in such manner as may be prescribed by 
Regulation. 
(7) During the course of any proceedings before the Adjudication Board and before passing a 
final order, the Adjudication Board may pass such interlocutory orders as it may consider appropriate 
in the circumstances. 
39. Dispute Resolution.__ In case of any dispute between the Authority and any entity arising 
out of the public private partnership agreement or concession agreement or any other agreement having 
contract value above one hundred million rupees, then notwithstanding any provisions of the Act, the 
parties shall resolve the dispute in the following manner namely;__ 
(a) the parties shall first deliberate to achieve a consensus; and 
(b) if no consensus is achieved, the parties shall settle the dispute in an amicable  
manner by mediation or arbitration as provided under any contract agreement 
entered into with the Authority. 
40. Review and appeal of any order or decision .__ (1) If there is any clerical and manual 
calculation errors in any decisions or order of the Adju dication Board and party aggrieved by such 
decision or order may apply for a review of such decision before the Adjudication Board, in such form 
and manner and within such time, as may be prescribed by Regulations and the Adjudication Board 
may make such order thereon, as it thinks fit. 
(2) Any party aggrieved by any decision or order of the Adjudication Board, may file an appeal 
to the Appellate Tribunal, within thirty days from the date of communication of such decision or order 
to him: 
Provided that no a ppeal shall lie from a decision or order passed by the Adjudication Board 
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(3) The composition, conduct, procedure of the Appellate Tribunal and its functions shall be 
such as prescribed by Rules and the proceedings before the A ppellate Tribunal may be conducted in 
person or by virtual communication. 
CHAPTER-XII 
MISCELLANEOUS 
41. Submission of annual report.__ (1) The Authority shall, within three months of the end of 
a financial year, submit to the Federal Government an annual report. 
(2) the Annual report under sub-section (1) shall consist of,__ 
(a) the statement of accounts and audit reports of the Authority; 
(b) a comprehensive statement of the work and activities of the Authority during 
the preceding financial year and its proposed projects; and 
(c) such other matters as may be prescribed by Rules or as the Authority may 
consider appropriate. 
42. Acquisition of land .__ (1) The acquisition of any land or any interest in land for the 
purposes of performing the functions of the Authority shall be deemed to be an acquisition for public 
purposes. 
(2) Where any land is required for the purposes of the Aut hority, the Federal Government or 
as the case may be, the Provincial Government may, at the request of the Authority, procure the 
acquisition thereof under the provisions of the Land Acquisition Act, 1894 (I of 1894) or any other 
law for the time being in force. After payment by the Authority of the compensation awarded under 
that Act and of the charges incurred in connection with the proceedings, the land shall vest in the 
Authority. 
43. Purchase, lease or exchange of property .__ The Authority may purchase , lease or 
exchange any land or building or any other property by entering into an agreement with the owner of 
the property, or a person legally competent to sell, lease out or exchange such property. 
44. Custody and disposal of lost property .__ Subject to other provisions of this Act and 
Regulations as prescribed, the Authority shall provide for securing the safe custody and disposal of 
any property, which, while not in proper custody, is found on any premises belonging to the Authority 
or under its overall control. 
45. Co-operation with international organizations.__ The Authority may, subject to the prior 
approval of the Federal Government, co -operate with foreign port authorities or international 
organizations in the field of transportation, logistics, port management, cross border movement of 
goods and people or related fields on the terms and conditions of any program or agreement for co -
operation to which such authority or organization is a party, or p ursuant to any other international 
agreement made earlier or after the commencement of this Act. 
46. Industrial Relations Ordinance, 1969, etc. not to apply .__ Nothing contained in the 
Industrial Relations Act, 2012 (X of 2012) or in any other law relating to labour or trade unions for the 
time being in force shall apply in relation to the Authority or any of the members, employees, 
functionaries, officers, experts, consultants and advisors of the Authority. 
 
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47. Symbol, design or representation of Authority .__ (1) The Authority shall have the 
exclusive right to the use of such symbol, design or representation as it may select or devise and 
thereafter display or exhibit it in connection with its activities or affairs. 
(2) Any person who, knowingly or otherwise, uses a symbol, design or representation identical 
with that of the Authority or which resembles the symbol, design or representation, which causes or is 
likely to cause a deception of the identity of the Authority, shall be punished in such manner as ma y 
be prescribed by Rules. 
48. Power to make Rules .__ (1) The Federal Government shall make rules not inconsistent 
with the provisions of this Act, for giving effect to the provisions of this Act. 
(2) In particular, and without prejudice to the generality to the foregoing, rules may be framed 
for, inter alia, the following, namely.__ 
(a) administrative, operational, and financial management of the Authority; 
(b) procedure of the issuance, modification cancellations and revocation of licenses 
under this Act; 
(c) regulation and control of movement of vehicles, goods, entry and exit of 
passengers and other personnel at land ports; 
(d) the inspection and regulation of commercial services, Service Providers and 
land port operators, the conditions under which infrastructure may be operated, 
managed, maintained, monitored, evaluated and for services provided; 
(e) the inspection or supervision of properties of the Authority for the purpose of 
enforcing the provisions of the Act; 
(f) provisions for accreditation; 
(g) imposition and collection of fines subject to provisions of the Act; and 
(h) any other matters as provided in the Act. 
49. Power to make Regulations.__ (1) The Authority may make regulations, not inconsistent 
with the provisions of this Act or the rule s made under this Act, for carrying out the purposes of this 
Act: 
(2) In particular, and without prejudice to the generality to the foregoing, Regulations may be 
framed for, inter alia, the following, namely:__ 
(a) appointing, inducting, removing or regulating employees, officers, staff, 
consultants or advisors of the Authority; 
(b) terms and conditions of service for the employees, officers, staff, consultants or 
advisors of the Authority; 
(c) procedure for appointment of members of various committee s, as well as the 
procedure or conduct of such committees; and 
 
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(d) any other matter connected therewith or ancillary thereto. 
50. Authority to be exempt from taxation.__ Notwithstanding anything contained in any other 
law, for a period of five years starting from the commencement of this Act, the Authority shall be 
exempt from the payment of income tax. For this purpose, the Federal Government may take all 
necessary administrative measures, and pass all requisite orders, instructions or notifications. 
51. Confidential Information.__ (1) Except as provided under the Rules made under this Act, 
no person shall communicate or allow to be communicated, any record or information  obtained 
pursuant to this Act, to a person not legally entitled to that record or information or allow any person 
not legally entitled to that record or information to have access to any record obtained under this Act. 
(2) Any person who contravenes the p rovisions of this section, shall be punished in such 
manner, as may be Prescribed. 
52. Indemnity.__ No suit, prosecution or other legal or judicial proceedings shall lie against the 
Governing Council, Authority, Managing Director, Secretary, members, employees, officers, members 
of the staff, experts, consultants or advisors of the Authority, in respect of anything done or purported 
to be done in good faith, under the provisions of this Act or the Rules and Regulations made hereunder. 
53. Savings and Transition .__ Any existing contracts or arrangements of parties engaged in 
land port operations at land p orts prior to the commencement of this Act shall continue till awarding 
of contracts or licenses under this Act by the Authority for such land ports: 
Provided that such transitory arrangements shall remain in force only for a period as deemed 
necessary by the Authority in the interest of fostering free competition. 
54. Act not to derogate .__ The provisions of this Act shall be in addition to and not in 
derogation of any law governing any Government Agencies involved in connections with the affairs 
of land port and in case of any conflict the provisions of this Act shall prevail. 
55. Removal of difficulty .__ If any difficulty arises in giving effect to any provision of this 
Act, the Federal Government may, give such directions, not inconsistent with the provi sions of this 
Act, as deem appropriate. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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