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Syariah Penal Code · 2024 Revised Edition · Chapter IV · General Offences
Syariah Penal Code · 2024 Revised Edition · Chapter IV · General Offences
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Any ‘Amil who collects zakat or fitrah and issues receipt thereof but does not surrender the amount collected to the Majlis within such period as determined by the Majlis is guilty of an offence and liable on conviction to a fine not exceeding $8,000, imprisonment for a term not exceeding 2 years or both.
Majlis
“Majlis” means the Majlis Ugama Islam constituted under section 5 of the Religious Council and Kadis Courts Act;
Any ‘Amil who collects zakat or fitrah and does not issue receipt thereof or issues false receipt is guilty of an offence and liable on conviction to a fine not exceeding $8,000, imprisonment for a term not exceeding 2 years or both.
The Court shall, whether or not the ‘Amil has been convicted under subsection (1) or (2), order the collection of zakat or fitrah to be forfeited and paid to the Majlis.
Court
“Court” means the Syariah Courts established under section 6(1) of the Syariah Courts Act;
Court
“Court” means the Syariah Courts established under section 6(1) of the Syariah Courts Act;
Majlis
“Majlis” means the Majlis Ugama Islam constituted under section 5 of the Religious Council and Kadis Courts Act;
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