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Explanation

The major penalty shall include permanent or temporary blacklisting of HGO or UGOs, suspension, cancellation or rescinding of the licence for a specific period, reduction of the Hajj quota for a period decided by CDC; in case of HGOs or forfeiture of the performance guarantee.

Explanation

The CDC shall have the authority to pass an order for compensation to the aggrieved pilgrims or intending pilgrims to the extent of the claims that are proved.

Explanation

The minor penalty shall include a reduction of less than five percent quota in case of HGO for a period as may be decided by CDC, a fine proportionate to the violation, or a warning on account of breach of the clauses of the agreement.

Explanation

The CDC may impose a penalty on an HGO or UGO in case of violation of the agreement committed by them.

Explanation

The act governing Hajj regulations in Pakistan in 2023 is called the Hajj and Umrah (Regulation) Act, 2023.

The act was approved by Parliament and will be implemented after the rules and regulations are formulated. 

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For regulating and managing the Hajj and Umrah. [The Hajj and Umrah (Regulation) Bill, 2023], moved by Senator Muhammad Talha Mahmood,

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Explanation

Short title, extent and commencement.-

(1) This Act shall becalled the Hajj and Umrah (Regulation) Act, 2023

(2) It extends to the whole of Pakistan.

(3) It shall come into force at once. 

Explanation

"affectee" means a pilgrim or an intending pilgrim who individually or collectively suffered hardship or financial loss as a result of any act, omission, default, fraud or negligence of an organizer;