Section 4 Membership Architecture

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“Punjab Coal Association represents and connects professionals, traders, suppliers, and stakeholders across Punjab's coal industry, promoting collaboration, industry development, responsible business practices, and sustainable growth.”

Punjab Coal Logistics & Bulk Supply Network

Industry Network

Trade Network • Over 1.3M+ Tons Annual Industrial Distribution

Connecting mine leaseholders, industrial boiler consumers, and bulk freight suppliers.

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Defined Membership Categories

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Full Corporate Voting

Corporate Members

Eligibility Criteria:

Companies registered under the Companies Act, partnership firms, or qualifying concerns meeting the threshold established by the Trade Organizations Rules.

Voting & Committee Rights:Full voting rights in General Body elections.

Associate Voting

Associate Members

Eligibility Criteria:

Eligible participants, sole proprietors, or smaller business entities actively operating in the coal ecosystem not meeting the corporate size benchmark.

Voting & Committee Rights:Elected representation on the Executive Committee in designated associate seats.

Minehead Operator

Mine / Leaseholder Members

Eligibility Criteria:

Entities holding valid mining leases, prospecting licences, or joint concession agreements with provincial Mines & Minerals Departments.

Voting & Committee Rights:Voting rights aligned with company registration category (Corporate/Associate).

Distribution & Trade

Trader & Supplier Members

Eligibility Criteria:

Coal merchants, wholesale distributors, depot concessionaires, and transport logistics providers supplying coal to Punjab industries.

Voting & Committee Rights:Eligible for Coal Trading & Market Committee positions.

Maritime Import

Importer Members

Eligibility Criteria:

Commercial entities importing thermal or metallurgical coal via Pakistani seaports (Port Qasim / Karachi) with active customs registrations.

Voting & Committee Rights:Representation on Imported Coal and Maritime committees.

End-User Consumer

Industrial / Energy User Members

Eligibility Criteria:

Coal-consuming industrial factories (textile composite mills, cement works, chemical plants, and brick kilns) operating industrial boilers.

Voting & Committee Rights:Representation on Boiler, Energy & Quality committees.

Non-Voting Honorary

Honorary Members

Eligibility Criteria:

Persons recognized for distinguished technical, economic, or legal contributions to the coal and energy sector in Pakistan.

Voting & Committee Rights:No automatic voting or statutory decision-making powers.

Master Register Requirements (Section 4 Compliance)

As prescribed by the Guide, the Secretariat maintains a verified master register containing verifiable proof of active coal-sector activity.

1. Company Registration / Form C SECP Incorporation Certificate, Partnership Deed, or Sole Proprietorship NTN registration.

2. Tax Credentials (NTN & STRN) Active Taxpayer List (ATL) status on FBR portal and Sales Tax Registration Number where applicable.

3. Mining Lease / Commercial Proof Valid mine lease deed, coal trading yard lease/utility bill, import bill of lading, or factory boiler registration.

4. Authorized Representative Board resolution or authorization letter naming the principal voting delegate.

5. Geographic Cluster Mapping Head office and dispatch depot address in Lahore, Faisalabad, Sheikhupura, Multan, or Chakwal.

6. Code of Conduct Undertaking Signed adherence to anti-cartel rules and Competition Act 2010 compliance.

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