The Punjab Charity Commission, operating under the Punjab Home Department, has issued a legal directive banning the collection of donations without prior registration.
According to the notice, the decision aims to promote transparency and strengthen public confidence in the handling of charitable funds and welfare donations.
The commission said all charitable organizations must complete their registration with the Punjab Charity Commission before beginning any fundraising activity anywhere in the province.
The advisory also instructed organizations to clearly state their objectives, sources of income, and expenditure details in the applications submitted to the relevant authorities.
In addition, charities have been directed to securely maintain records of all welfare activities for at least seven years. The commission said this requirement is intended to support compliance and assist with inspections or audits whenever needed.
The notice cited the Punjab Charities Act 2018, the Registration Rules 2023, and the Inspection and Audit Rules 2023 as the legal framework governing charitable operations in Punjab.
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