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NOC mandatory to collect sacrificial animal hides

May 14, 2026
A representational image showing a tannery worker treating raw hides. — AFP/File
A representational image showing a tannery worker treating raw hides. — AFP/File

Rawalpindi: The district administration has invited applications for obtaining No Objection Certificates (NOCs) for the collection of sacrificial animal hides on the occasion of upcoming Eid-ul-Azha. According to the administration, all applications must be submitted to the Deputy Commissioner Office in Rawalpindi by May 17. No applications will be entertained after the deadline.

The administration clarified that obtaining an NOC is mandatory for collecting sacrificial animal hides and no individual or organisation will be allowed to collect the hides without prior permission.

Officials warned that the collection of sacrificial animal hides without an NOC would be considered illegal. Interested individuals and organisations have been advised to complete the application process within the stipulated time to avoid any inconvenience.