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40 should feel similar sympathy for the NAU MUB A ’‘ I N and should try to inculcate in them the habit of paying Chanda. They must be included in Waqf-e-Jad i d and Ta h r i k-e-Jad i d. " 61 DEFAULTERS SHOULD NOT BE APPOINTED AT JAMA‘ATI OFFICES: In this regard Hadrat Khalifatul Masih IV rh said, "In this respect a decision has already been made, that people who are permitted to pay Chanda at a reduced rate are in exceptional circumstances, allowed to be appointed, at Jam a ‘at i offices, if the Jam a ‘at so desires. But the defaulters can never be assigned any duty. " 62 THE FOLLOWING CANNOT TAKE PART IN ELECTION NOR CAN BECOME OFFICE BEARER a. The following cannot participate in any election: 1. Those who do not pay the Obligatory Chandas. 2. Those who are less than 18 years of age. 3. Those who have been censured by the Jam a ‘at. 4. Office bearers who have been suspended by Ni za m-e- Jam a ‘at (only for the period of there suspension). b. Defaulters who pay their Chandas after the date for the elections has been announced, in order to participate in the election, should be strongly discouraged. c. New Ahmad i s can only participate in elections one year after signing the Baiat if they abide by the other regulations. 61 Friday Sermon, January 9, 2004. 62 A letter from Additional Wak i lul M a l London, July 26, 1992.