Section 66. Power of Majlis to make rules on zakat and fitrah. (MAJLIS ISLAM SARAWAK ORDINANCE 2001

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MAJLIS ISLAM SARAWAK ORDINANCE 2001

PART VII - ZAKAT AND FITRAH

Section 66. Power of Majlis to make rules on zakat and fitrah.

(1) The Yang di-Pertua Negeri, on the advice of the Majlis, may by notification in the Gazette make rules for and regulate all matters in connection with the collection, administration and distribution of zakat and fitrah.

(2) In particular, but without prejudice to the generality of the foregoing, such rules may provide for-

(a)

the amount of

zakat and fitrah

to be paid from time to time by all Muslims in the State;

(b)

the method by which

zakat

and

fitrah

shall be collected;

(c)

the appointment of agents and

amils

for the collection of

zakat

and

fitrah

respectively; and

(d)

the penalties for the collection or giving of

zakat

and

fitrah

by or to unauthorized persons.

(3) The Undang-Undang Zakat dan Fitrah 1966 [Swk. L.N. 94/66] made under Undang-Undang Mahkamah Syariah [Vol. VIII pg. 673] shall be deemed to have been made under this section and shall continue to remain in force, in so far as they are not inconsistent with this Ordinance, until it is revoked or replaced by rules made under this Ordinance.