Sindh govt imposes ban to collect animal hides without permission of Commissioners

KARACHI (92 News) – Issuing a code of conduct for collection of sacrificial hides on Eidul Azha on Thursday, the SIndh government imposed a ban to collect animal hides without permission of commissioners and deputy commissioners. According to the notification, the parties and organisations which collect the hides should get permit from the commissioner or deputy commissioner concerned. The notification also stated that no one will be allowed to install camps for the collection of skins or hides. Use of loudspeakers, writing or chanting of slogans and announcement from masajid or offices of any political parties and organisations will not be allowed. The notification also stated that the permission granted to those already holding the permission for collecting hides on Eidul Azha in 2019 shall be valid for Eidul Azha in the year 2020. Only registered charities, madrassas and philanthropic organisations are allowed to collect hides. This is to prevent banned organisations from collecting hides under aliases, read the notification. Those permitted collection and transporting the collected hides shall carry the permission and ID Card during such activities. Moreover, ban on carrying weapons shall be strictly implemented while collection of hides by force will not be tolerated. The law enforcement agencies under orders from district administration may conduct checking on spot for ensuring compliance. Any person violating any of the condition shall be prosecuted against under the relevant laws.