Wasiyyat Rules — Page 31
WA S IYYAT RULES 31 REGULATIONS OF MAJLIS KARPARDAZ INCOME (A) Income means all kinds of Income, derived from various sources. Every Chanda -paying member shall pay his Chanda at the prescribed rate in keeping with the demands of Taqw a and the verdict of his faith and conscience. House rent and miscellaneous expenses of similar nature are not to be deducted from Income for the purposes of Chanda. However, Travel allowances (T. A. & D. A. ) paid to perform professional or official duties are exempt from being included into Income. However, it is commendable, if some one pays Chanda on any savings from such allowances. (B) "If a Chanda -paying member finds it difficult to pay Chanda or to pay it at the prescribed rate, he can seek full or partial remission from Hadrat Khalifatul Masih , by submitting an application through Am i r Jam a ‘at , stating reasons. Those who are permitted to pay Chanda at reduced rates shall remain eligible to vote in any election; but it will be essential to obtain prior permission from Markaz before appointment or election of such persons at responsible offices. This is because, an Office-bearer who lags behind in financial sacrifices may not become an example for others to follow. Note: This relaxation does not apply to Chanda Wa s iyyat. In case a M usi is unable to pay Chanda at