PUNJAB FILM CITY AUTHORITY ACT 2026

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THE PUNJAB FILM CITY AUTHORITY ACT 2026 
(XXVIII of 2026) 
CONTENTS 
1. Short title, extent and commencement 
2. Definitions 
3. Establishment of the Authority 
4. Qualification and experience of professionals and expert Members of 
the Authority 
5. Functions of the Authority 
6. Chief Executive Officer 
7. Film city and media 
8. Recovery of loss 
9. Delegation of powers 
10. Committees 
11. Purchase, lease or exchange of property 
12. Joint venture, outsourcing and procurement 
13. Employees, advisors, consultants and experts 
14. Increments, incentives and bonuses 
15. Punjab Film City Authority Fund 
16. Punjab Film Fund 
17. Rates and fees 
18. Maintenance of funds 
19. Bank accounts 
20. Maintenance of accounts 
21. Budget 
22. Audit 
23. Annual report 
24. Recovery of dues 
25. Public servants 
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26. Indemnity 
27. Jurisdiction of courts barred 
28. Power to make rules 
29. Power to frame regulations 
30. Overriding effect 
 
 
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TEXT 
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THE PUNJAB FILM CITY AUTHORITY ACT 2026 
(XXVIII of 2026) 
[11 May 2026] 
An 
Act 
to provide for establishment of the Punjab Film City Authority for promotion, 
development, regulation and facilitation of the cinema and motion picture industry in 
the Punjab. 
It is necessary to provide for establishment of the Punjab Film City Authority for  
promotion, development, regulation and facilitation of the cinema and motion picture 
industry in the Punjab, including film, animation, visual effect, virtual production and 
allied creative fields, in order to encourage local and international productions , 
strengthen cultural identity, promote technological innovation, attract investment, 
generate employment, and ensure sustainable and eco -friendly film -making 
practices, and for the matters connected therewith and ancillary thereto. 
It is hereby enacted by Provincial Assembly of the Punjab as follows: 
1. Short title, extent and commencement .– (1) This Act may be cited as  the 
Punjab Film City Authority Act 2026. 
(2) It extends to whole of the Punjab. 
(3) It shall come into force at once. 
2. Definitions.– In the Act: 
(a) “Act” means the Punjab Film City Authority Act 2026; 
(b) “Authority” means the Punjab Film City Authority established under 
section 3 of the Act; 
(c) “Chairperson” means the Chairperson of the Authority; 
(d) “Chief Executive Officer ” means the Chief Executive Officer of the 
Authority; 
(e) “emergent nature ” means a situation requiring immediate action to 
prevent loss of life, damage to property, interruption of essential 
services, or serious public inconvenience and includes unforeseen 
events where delay would be prejudicial t o the public interest or the 
functioning of the Authority; 
(f) “film” includes a motion picture, whether narrative, documentary, 
animated or live action, produced for public or private exhibition by any 
medium or technology; 
(g) “Film city” means the Film city as provided in sub-section (1) of section 
7 of the Act; 
(h) “Government” means Government of the Punjab; 
                                            
1This Act was passed by Provincial Assembly of the Punjab on 29 April 2026; and was assented to by Governor of the Punjab 
on 11 May 2026; and was published in the Punjab Gazette (Extraordinary), dated: 11 May 2026, pp. 5911-5920. 
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(i) “media” means any platform or means of communication, whether 
print, electronic, digital, or audio -visual used for creation, production, 
broadcasting, distribution, exhibition, or dissemination of content to the 
public or a private audience and includes film, television, radio, digital 
and online platform, streaming service, social media, and such other 
forms as provided under sub-section (2) of section 7 of the Act; 
(j) “Member” means a Member of the Authority; 
(k) “prescribed” means prescribed by the rules or the regulations; 
(l) “public-private partnership ” means a long -term contractual 
collaboration between a public and private sector entity for the 
provision of infrast ructure or services, involving risk sharing and 
performance based remuneration; 
(m) “Punjab Film City Authority Fund” means the Punjab Film City Authority 
Fund established under section 15 of the Act; 
(n) “Punjab Film Fund ” means the Punjab Film Fund established u nder 
section 16 of the Act; 
(o) “regulations” means the regulations framed under the Act; and 
(p) “rules” means the rules made under the Act. 
3. Establishment of the Authority .– (1) The Government shall, by notification 
in the official Gazette, establish the Punjab Film City Authority. 
(2) The Authority shall be a body corporate with perpetual succession and 
a common seal, having power to acquire, hold and, subject to sub -section (2) of 
section 11, dispose of property and may sue and be sued. 
(3) The Authority shall consist of: 
(a) Chief Minister or a Minister nominated by the 
Chief Minister. 
Chairperson 
(b) Chairman, Planning and Development Board , or 
his nominee not below the rank of Member, 
Planning and Development Board. 
Vice-
Chairperson 
(c) three Members of Provincial Assembly of the 
Punjab, including at least one female member, to 
be nominated by the Chief Minister. 
Members 
(d) Secretary to the Government, Finance 
Department, or his nominee not below the rank of 
an Additional Secretary. 
Member 
(e) Secretary to the Government,  Law and 
Parliamentary Affairs Depa rtment, or his nominee 
not below the rank of an Additional Secretary. 
Member 
(f) Secretary to the Government, Information and 
Culture Department, or his nominee not below the 
rank of an Additional Secretary. 
Member 
(g) Secretary to the Government, Implementation and 
Coordination Wing of Services and General 
Administration Depa rtment, or his nominee not 
Member 
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below the rank of an Additional Secretary. 
(h) two film professionals. Members 
(i) three experts, each from the field of law, finance 
and academia. 
Members 
(j) Chief Executive Officer. Member/ 
Secretary 
(4) The Chairperson, if nominated by the Chief Minister, shall hold office 
during the pleasure of the Chief Minister. 
(5) The meetings of the Authority  shall be presided over by the 
Chairperson and conducted in such manner as may be prescribed by the 
regulations. 
(6) In the absence of Chairperson, meeting of the Authority shall be 
presided over by a person nominated by the Chairperson and in case of no 
nomination, by the Vice -Chairperson and where neither the Chairperson, nor his 
nominee, nor the Vice-Chairperson is present, the meeting shall be presided over by 
a Member so elected by the Members present. 
(7) The Members at clauses ( h) and ( i) of sub -section ( 3), shall be 
nominated by the Chief Minister for a term of three years and they shall hold office 
during the pleasure of the Chief Minister. 
(8) A Member at clause ( h) or ( i) of sub -section (3) may, by writing under 
his hand addressed to the Chief Minister, resign from membership of the Authority. 
(9) A Member at clause ( h) or ( i) of sub -section (3) shall, notwithstanding 
the expiry of his term, continue to hold office until his successor is nominated or for a 
maximum period of three months, whichever is earlier, and shall be eligible for re -
appointment for not more than two consecutive terms. 
(10) The Authority shall meet at least once in every quarter of a financial 
year at such time and place as may be determined by the Chairperson or in his 
absence by the Vice Chairperson. 
(11) One-half of the total membership of the Authority shall constitute 
quorum for a meeting of the Authority. 
(12) All decisions of the Authority shall be taken by a majority of the 
Members present and voting, and in the event of an equality of votes, the person 
presiding over the meeting shall have a casting vote. 
(13) The Chairperson may co -opt any person to attend a meeting of  the 
Authority for assistance of the Authority on any matter under consideration, however, 
the person so co-opted shall have no right to vote. 
(14) No act or proceeding of the Authority shall be invalid merely on the 
ground of the existence of any vacancy in membership of the Authority. 
4. Qualification and experience of professionals and expert Members of 
the Authority.– The qualification and experience for Members at clauses ( h) and (i) 
of sub-section (3) of section 3 shall be as under:  
(a) the film professionals shall be the persons professionally engaged in 
the film, television, digital media, or allied creative industries, including 
producers, directors, actors, writers, technicians and other creative or 
technical experts; 
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(b) an expert from the field of law shall be a person with a degree in the 
field of law, enrolled as an Advocate High Court or Supreme Court of 
Pakistan, with not less than ten years ’ professional experience in 
constitutional, administrative, commercial, contractual, intellectual 
property, film, media or other regulatory laws; 
(c) an expert from the field of finance shall be a person with not less than 
ten years ’ professional experience in finance, accounting, auditing, 
investment, project finance or public sector financial management, and 
has served in a senior financial or advisory role in a public or private 
organization; and 
(d) an expert from the field of academia shall be a  person with 
postgraduate degree in film, media, art, design or related discipline, 
with not less than ten years ’ experience in teaching, research or 
academic administration in a recognized academic institution. 
5. Functions of the Authority .– (1) The Authority shall perform such functions, 
take such measures and exercise such powers as may be necessary for carrying out 
the purposes of the Act.  
(2) Without prejudice to the generality of the provision of sub -section (1), 
the Authority may:  
(a) develop, promote, finance and regulate still and motion picture industry 
in the Punjab; 
(b) encourage local cinematic production and establish out -door sets and 
studios; 
(c) facilitate national and international collaborations for production 
facilities; 
(d) preserve archive films and cinematic heritage; 
(e) encourage and facilitate co -productions, including foreign 
collaborations; 
(f) organize festivals, trainings and workshops and arrange guide tours;  
(g) provide technical and infrastructure support , including studios and 
editing labs; 
(h) plan, dev elop, operate and maintain the Film city and allied 
infrastructure and provide resources for film productions; 
(i) support training, studio use and activity behind-the-scenes; 
(j) regulate or facilitate virtual and immersive productions; 
(k) approve projects and budgets; 
(l) advise the Government on policies related to film industry; 
(m) approve, levy, impose and recover fees, rates, rents, charges, fines 
and penalties; 
(n) lease or grant licen ces or concessions in respect of any property 
vested in it; 
(o) raise funds through investme nts, leasing of assets or any other means 
in such manner as may be prescribed by the rules; 
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(p) enter into and perform contracts with local and international 
organizations, companies, entities, corporate bodies, including but not 
limited to joint venture, as m ay be necessary for carrying out the 
purposes of the Act; 
(q) award contracts for projects to be undertaken through public financing 
or public private partnership or its own revenue; 
(r) enter into partnerships with national and international development 
agencies, organizations or companies through joint ventures; 
(s) undertake any work and incur any expenditure within the Film city; 
(t) procure machinery, instruments or any material and technology 
required for carrying out the purposes of the Act; 
(u) levy, collect or cause to be collected fee on use of any infrastructure or 
such other facilities within the area and grant concessions in respect 
thereof; 
(v) establish different committees, agencies, directorates, sectors and 
wings and delegate its powers to such committees, agencie s, 
directorates, sectors and wings as are necessary for the performance 
of its functions under the Act; 
(w) disseminate information and create awareness about the Authority and 
Film city; 
(x) collaborate with the Federal Government, other Provincial 
Governments an d local government or any other public or private 
sector agency or person for carrying out the purposes of the Act;  
(y) organize road shows or seminars to attract national and international 
investors, consultants and contractors for Film city infrastructure, 
development and planning of cinematography and other allied matters; 
(z) support training and workshops for existing human resource at local, 
national and international level for capacity building; 
(aa) formulate, implement and periodically review policies, plans a nd 
strategies for the development, revival, modernization and expansion 
of cinema exhibition infrastructure; 
(bb) promote establishment of new cinemas, multiplexes, art -house 
cinemas, community cinemas, mobile or open -air cinemas and 
alternative exhibition formats, particularly in areas where access to 
cinema is limited; 
(cc) facilitate rehabilitation, refurbishment and technological upgradation  of 
existing cinema halls including conversion of obsolete or closed 
cinemas into modern exhibition facilities; 
(dd) encourage private sector investment , joint ventures, and public private 
partnerships for cinema development, operation and management, in 
accordance with applicable laws; 
(ee) facilitate availability of lands, buildings, utilities, and municipal services 
for cinema pro jects through coordination with relevant Government or 
local government agencies;  
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(ff) promote adoption of modern cinema technologies  including digital 
projection, sound systems, immersive and innovative exhibition 
formats, and audience accessibility solutions; 
(gg) support single screen cinemas and small exhibitors  through targeted 
facilitation, incentives or assistance mechanisms as may be  prescribed 
by the regulations; 
(hh) promote equitable geographic distribution of cinemas  including in 
secondary cities, peri-urban, and underserved areas in the Punjab; 
(ii) encourage exhibition and wider circulation of Pakistani films, including 
regional languages  films, documentaries, animation and independent 
cinema; 
(jj) facilitate cinema based cultural programming , including film festivals, 
thematic screenings, educational screenings and community outreach 
initiatives; 
(kk) promote audience development , film literacy and  engagement with 
cinema as a cultural and creative medium; 
(ll) issue guidelines and standards , in coordination with relevant 
authorities, relating to cinema design, safety, acoustics, seating, 
accessibility, audience comfort and operational best practices; 
(mm) act as a one-window facilitation and coordination body  for cinema 
development projects for the purposes of the Act; 
(nn) maintain and update a registry and database of cinemas  operating 
within the Punjab for planning, policy formulation and monitoring 
purposes; 
(oo) promote environmentally sustainable and energy efficient cinema 
designs and operations, including adaptive reuse of existing buildings; 
(pp) integrate cinema development with urban regeneration, cultural 
districts, tourism promotion, and heritage conservation initiatives, in 
coordination with relevant agencies; 
(qq) support capacity building and professional development  of cinema 
owners, operators, managers and technical staff through trainings, 
workshops and knowledge sharing initiatives; 
(rr) collect, analyze and disse minate data and research relating to cinema 
exhibition, audience trends, geographic coverage and market 
performance for evidence- based policy making; 
(ss) advise the Government on legislative, regulatory and fiscal reforms  
required to promote cinema development and exhibition; 
(tt) coordinate with Federal Government, Government Departments, local 
governments and industry associations for achieving objectives of 
cinema development; 
(uu) perform such other functions as the Chief Minister or the Government 
may assign to achieve the objectives of the Act; and 
(vv) perform such other functions ancillary or incidental to cinema  
development as may be necessary to achieve the objectives of the Act. 
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6. Chief Executive Officer .– (1) The Government shall appoint a Chief 
Executive Officer who shall be the executive head and, subject to the provisions of 
the Act, be responsible for management, administration and operations of the 
Authority.  
(2) The Chief Executive Officer may approve any project of an emergent 
nature, including maintenance, rehabilitation or construction work within the 
jurisdiction of the Authority, involving an estimated cost not exceeding four hundred 
million rupees and where estimated cost of any proposal, scheme or pr oject exceeds 
four hundred million rupees, the Chief Executive Officer shall place the same before 
the Authority for approval: 
Provided that details of all approvals by the Chief Executive Officer shall be 
laid before the Authority in its forthcoming meeting. 
(3) The Authority may empower the Chief Executive Officer to re -
appropriate funds from one project to another on the basis of progress of the 
projects. 
7. Film city and media .– (1) The Government may, by notification in the official 
Gazette, specify a designa ted, notified area or complex developed for the 
establishment and operation of film and audio -visual production, post -production, 
training and allied facilities to be known as the Film city for the purposes of the Act. 
(2) The Government may prescribe, by the rules, any other form of media 
in addition to the media as defined in clause (i) of section 2 of the Act. 
8. Recovery of loss .– Any person employed by or serving under the Authority, 
charged with the administration of the affairs of the Authority, or acting o n its behalf 
or under a contract with the Authority, who causes loss, waste, misappropriation or 
misapplication of any money or property belonging to the Authority as a direct 
consequence of negligence, omission or misconduct in the discharge of his duties , 
shall be liable to make good such loss, as determined by the Authority, after affording 
the person concerned a reasonable opportunity of being heard. 
9. Delegation of powers .– The Authority may, on such conditions and 
limitations as it may deem fit to impos e, delegate any of its functions or powers to 
any of its committees or Chief Executive Officer, except the power to:  
(a) approve budget and audited accounts of the Authority; 
(b) frame, amend or repeal regulations; and 
(c) propose or recommend rules.  
10. Committees.– The Authority may constitute such administrative, financial, 
technical or advisory committees and delegate or assign to such committees such 
powers and functions as it may deem necessary for carrying out the purposes of the 
Act. 
11. Purchase, lease or exchange  of property .– (1) The Authority may by 
negotiations, in such manner as may be prescribed by the rules, purchase, lease or 
exchange any land, building or any other property by entering into an agreement with 
the owner of the property or a person legally co mpetent to sell, lease out or 
exchange such property or enter into joint venture agreement for the development of 
any site, project, building and scheme. 
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(2) Notwithstanding anything contained in the Act, the Authority shall not 
dispose of any immovable property without prior approval of the Government. 
12. Joint venture, outsourcing and procurement .– (1) For the purpose of joint 
venture, the Authority may enter into any joint venture agreement as a partner, with 
any person, company, agency, authority or orga nization, national or international to 
manage, develop, promote still and motion pictures and enter into any contract of 
sale, develop, maintain, build and transfer any land, plot, estate or property vested in 
the Authority.  
(2) The Authority may, subject to  approval of the Government, outsource 
any of its functions including development of film infrastructure or another related 
work. 
13. Employees, advisors, consultants and experts.– The Authority may, for the 
performance of its functions under the Act, appoint s uch employees, advis ors, 
consultants and experts as it may deem necessary, on such terms and conditions as 
may be prescribed by the regulations. 
14. Increments, incentives and bonuses .– The Chief Executive Officer shall 
conduct an annual performance evaluation  of the employees of the Authority and 
may grant increments, bonuses, or performance based incentives as approved in the 
annual budget of the Authority. 
15. Punjab Film City Authority Fund .– (1) There shall be established a fund to 
be known as the Punjab Film City Authority Fund which shall vest in the Authority 
and shall be utilized for meeting administrative, operational, institutional and 
regulatory expenditures of the Authority. 
(2) Without prejudice to the generality of sub -section (1), the Punjab Film 
City Authority Fund shall also be utilized for: 
(a) salaries, allowances, gratuities and other service related payments to 
Members, employees, consultants, advisors and experts of the 
Authority; 
(b) administrative expenses, including office operations, utilities, logisti cs, 
security, information technology systems and maintenance of buildings 
and infrastructure owned or managed by the Authority; 
(c) costs relating to planning, management, monitoring, regulation, 
facilitation and coordination of Film city operations; 
(d) consultancy services, feasibility studies, master planning, legal, 
financial, technical and advisory services; 
(e) operational expenses related to regulation, facilitation, and one window 
services for film productions; and 
(f) any other expenditure incidental or ancillary to the functioning of the 
Authority, as approved by the Authority. 
(3) The Punjab Film City Authority Fund shall consist of: 
(a) grants, loans or allocations made by the Government from time to time; 
(b) fees, charges, rents, license fees and service charges levied and 
collected by the Authority for use of Film city infrastructure and 
facilities; 
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(c) income generated from leasing, licensing, concession agreements or 
operation of assets, properties and infrastructure vested in or managed 
by the Authority; 
(d) proceeds from in vestments made by the Authority in accordance with 
law and approved Government policies; 
(e) recoveries, penalties and other receipts lawfully accruing to the 
Authority in the course of its operations; and 
(f) any other sums or monies received by the Authority for  operational 
purposes under the Act. 
16. Punjab Film Fund.– (1) There shall be established another fund to be known 
as the Punjab Film Fund which shall vest in the Authority and shall be utilized for 
promotion, development, financing and support of the film an d motion picture 
industry in the Punjab. 
(2) The Punjab Film Fund shall function as a developmental and industry 
support fund and shall not be utilized for routine administrative or operational 
expenses of the Authority. 
(3) In addition to the utilization of the Punjab Film Fund as provided in sub-
sections (1) and (2), it shall also be applied to achieve the following objectives: 
(a) encouraging local and international film production in the Punjab; 
(b) providing financial incentives, grants, rebates, subsidies or soft support 
mechanisms for film, animation, visual effects and virtual production 
projects; 
(c) promoting co-productions and collaboration with foreign film industries; 
(d) strengthening post -production, animation, visual effects and digital 
media capabilities within the Punjab; 
(e) supporting training, skill development, fellowships, residencies and 
capacity building programs for film professionals; 
(f) supporting film festivals, film markets, international promotion, export of 
Pakistani films and cultural diplomacy initiatives; 
(g) preservation, restoration, digitization and archiving of cinematic 
heritage; and 
(h) such other film development purposes as may be approved by the 
Authority. 
(4) The Punjab Film Fund shall consist of: 
(a) grants, allocations or endowments made by the Government 
specifically for film development and cinema promotion; 
(b) contributions, donations, sponsorships or assistance from national or 
international organizations, development partners, cultural institutions 
or private entities, subject to approval of the Government; 
(c) proceeds from any film related levy, surcharge, cess or earmarked 
charge notified by the Government for the purposes of film 
development; 
(d) returns, revenues, or profit shares arising from co -production 
arrangements or investments approved under the Act; 
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(e) income generated from intellectual property, licensing or 
commercialization of Authority supported film projects, where 
applicable; and 
(f) any other sums received for the purposes of film development, 
promotion and industry support. 
(5) The disbursement from the Punjab Film Fund shall be made in 
accordance with the rules made under the Act and such rules shall prescribe: 
(a) eligibility criteria for applicants and beneficiaries; 
(b) transparent procedures for application, evaluation, approval and 
disbursement; 
(c) ceilings, c onditions and performance obligations attached to financial 
assistance; 
(d) monitoring, reporting and recovery mechanisms; and 
(e) safeguards against misuse, conflict of interest or financial irregularities. 
(6) The Authority may constitute a Film Fund Committee co nsisting of 
technical, financial and industry experts to evaluate proposals and make 
recommendations for disbursement of fund. 
17. Rates and fees.– The Authority may raise adequate funds to meet the cost of 
planning, expansion, execution, development, maintena nce, supervision, promotion, 
finance, investment and regulate the motion picture industry in the Punjab by 
imposing rates, fees, surcharge, other charges and fines, within the Film city, in such 
manner as may be prescribed by the rules. 
18. Maintenance of fund s.– (1) The Punjab Film City Authority Fund and the 
Punjab Film Fund shall be maintained as separate and distinct funds in accordance 
with the guidelines issued by the Finance Department of the Government and each 
fund shall have separate books of accounts. 
(2) The monies credited to one fund shall not be transferred, re -
appropriated, diverted or utilized for the purposes of the other fund. 
19. Bank accounts.– The Authority shall open and maintain its accounts at such 
Scheduled banks and in such manner as may be specified by Finance Department 
of the Government. 
20. Maintenance of accounts.– (1) The Authority shall maintain proper accounts 
and other records relating to its financial affairs including its income and expenditure 
and its assets and liabilities in such fo rm and manner as may be prescribed by the 
rules.  
(2) After the conclusion of a financial year, the Authority shall cause to be 
prepared for the financial year statements of its account which shall include a 
balance sheet and an account of income and expenditure.  
(3) No expenditure for which provision has not been made in the approved 
budget shall be incurred without prior approval of the Authority.  
(4) The Authority may delegate powers to Chief Executive Officer to 
administer and incur expenditure in the matters of emergent nature, subject to such 
conditions as the Authority may determine.  
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21. Budget.– The Chief Executive Officer shall prepare, in such manner and at 
such times as may be prescribed by the regulations, annual budget in respect of the 
financial year next e nsuing showing the estimated receipts and expenditure of the 
Authority, and shall submit the same to the Authority for approval. 
22. Audit.– (1) The Auditor General of Pakistan shall annually audit the accounts 
of the Authority.  
(2) The Government, in addition to the audit under sub -section (1), shall 
cause the accounts of the Authority to be annually audited by a Chartered 
Accountant or a firm of Chartered Accountants.  
(3) The auditor appointed under sub-section (2) shall:  
(a) be provided such access to books, accounts and other documents as 
may be considered necessary for the audit of accounts; and  
(b) authenticate balance sheet, income and expenditure statement of the 
Authority before issuance.  
(4) The auditor shall submit annual or any special  audit report to the 
Authority, and the Authority shall take appropriate remedial or other action in light of 
the audit report. 
23. Annual report.– (1) The Authority shall, within six months of the close of a 
financial year, submit, to the Government, an annual report which shall consist of: 
(a) the statement of accounts and audit reports of the Authority; 
(b) a comprehensive statement of the works and activities of the Authority 
during the preceding financial year and its pr oposed projects and 
schemes; and  
(c) such other matters as may be prescribed by the rules or as the 
Authority may consider appropriate. 
 (2) The Government shall, within three months of receipt of the annual 
report from the Authority, cause it to be laid in Provincial Assembly of the Punjab.   
24. Recovery of dues .– (1) If a person fails to pay any amount due to the 
Authority, an employee of the Authority authorized by the Authority by a notification in 
the official Gazette, shall recover the amount due from the person as an arrear of 
land revenue under the Punjab Land Revenue Act, 1967 (XVII of 1967).  
(2) The fine imposed or the fee charged under the Act, shall be deposited 
in the Punjab Film City Authority Fund and shall form part of such fund. 
25. Public servants .– The Chairperson, Members, Chief Executive Officer, 
officers, a ll employees, experts and consultants of the Authority when acting or 
purporting to perform functions in pursuance of any of the provisions of the Act, be 
deemed to be the public servants within the meaning of section 21 of the Pakistan 
Penal Code, 1860 (XLV of 1860). 
26. Indemnity.– No suit, prosecution or any other legal proceedings shall lie 
against the Authority, Chairperson, Members, Chief Executive Officer, any employee, 
expert, advisor or consultant of the Authority in respect of anything done or intende d 
to be done in good faith under the Act. 
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27. Jurisdiction of courts barred .– No court shall have jurisdiction to question 
the legality of anything done or any action taken under the Act, by or at the instance 
of the Authority. 
28. Power to make rules .– The Govern ment may, by notification in the official 
Gazette, make rules for carrying out the purposes of the Act. 
29. Power to frame regulations.– The Authority may, by notification in the official 
Gazette, frame regulations as may be necessary for carrying o ut the purposes of the 
Act. 
30. Overriding effect.– In the event of any conflict or inconsistency between  the 
provisions of the Act  and the provisions of any other law for the time being in force,  
the provisions of the Act shall prevail to the extent of such inconsistency or conflict.