INFO: 1.10.2026

Dear Members السلام عليكم

This is to apprise the membership that this INFO shall serve as the Final Notice to all members whose subscription dues remain outstanding and who are in default under the provisions of the PALPA Constitution, particularly Clause 3.3.3 (Suspension Due to Non-Payment of Subscriptions).

Members are once again reminded that payment of subscription dues is a constitutional obligation and an essential requirement for maintaining membership in good standing. Any member whose subscriptions are in arrears is liable to the consequences prescribed under the Constitution, including suspension and eventual termination of membership.

It has further come to the attention of the Executive Committee that certain individuals are attempting to encourage or influence fellow members to withhold payment of their subscription dues. Such conduct is contrary to the spirit and objectives of PALPA and is detrimental to the collective interests of the Association. Members are advised that any act of instigating, persuading, or encouraging other members not to discharge their financial obligations may constitute Misconduct under Rule 3.3.2.1 of the PALPA Constitution and may render the member concerned liable to disciplinary action.

The membership is aware that monthly subscriptions are not being collected since the year 2020. In order to facilitate members and regularize the financial affairs of the Association, the Annual General Meeting held on $15^{th}$ November 2025 approved the recovery of outstanding subscriptions. Pursuant thereto, the present Executive Committee has provided members with the options of clearing their arrears through convenient instalment arrangements. Despite this unambiguous offer by the Executive Committee, membership ignored deliberately or did not want to clear their outstanding dues in a hope that in future when a new Executive Committee is elected, they will get the outstanding dues waived off.

Members in default are therefore strongly advised to regularize their outstanding dues without further delay and to take advantage of the instalment facility offered by the Association. Failure to do so shall result in the implementation of the provisions of Clause 3.3.3 of the PALPA Constitution.

For ease of reference, Clause 3.3.3 provides that:

1. Any member whose subscription remains in arrears for more than sixty (60) days shall be notified and shall immediately become disqualified from voting at any meeting of the Association or its Committees.
2. If all arrears are not paid within thirty (30) days of such notification, and the arrears exceed ninety (90) days, the member shall be suspended from membership of the Association.
3. Upon suspension, the member shall forfeit all rights and privileges available under the PALPA Constitution and the applicable Working Agreement.
4. Membership may be restored within ninety (90) days of suspension upon payment of all outstanding arrears together with the equivalent amount prescribed under the Constitution.
5. In the event of continued default beyond the prescribed period, the member’s membership shall stand terminated.

This matter is not merely a financial obligation; it concerns our collective responsibility, professional integrity, and commitment to the Association. The continued strength, independence, and effectiveness of PALPA depend upon the support and participation of its members.

All defaulting members are therefore requested to treat this communication as a Final Notice and ensure compliance with their constitutional obligations forthwith.

With Best Regards,

Capt (Retd) Arif Majeed
GENERAL SECRETARY