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Final provisions

Article 31 — Informant reward

Allows a reward for a non-employee who helps uncover a violation or offence, subject to the Regulations.

Short answer

Allows a reward for a non-employee who helps uncover a violation or offence, subject to the Regulations.

What should you do now?Check the informant's eligibility and the information's contribution to detection and collection.

Official legal text

Arabic text of Article 31

The official source is Arabic. The English content on this page is explanatory and is not presented as an official translation.

للوزارة منْح مكافأة مالية لكل من يسهم - من غير موظفيها - في الكشف عن المخالفات والجرائم المنصوص عليها في هذا القانون، وتحدِّد اللائحة مقدار المكافأة وشروط منْحها وضوابطها.

Madar explanation

What does the Article mean in plain language?

A non-employee who helps reveal a violation may receive a reward under conditions set by the Regulations; information alone does not automatically create entitlement.

Who should read this?

Anyone checking the legal basis, Regulations and commencement date.

Practical action

Check the informant's eligibility and the information's contribution to detection and collection.

Illustrative Madar example

How can this rule appear in practice?

Passing on a general report of misconduct does not alone establish a reward entitlement; examine contribution and conditions.

The example is explanatory; it is not an NBR case or a binding result for a specific fact pattern.
Common mistake to avoid

Presenting a reward as automatic for every report.

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Important questions

Before relying on the result

Is this commentary enough for a final decision?

No. Use it to understand and route the issue, then match the facts against official legislation, amendments and current guidance, obtaining specialist advice for material amounts, deadlines or penalties.

Why are several sources listed?

The Law states the rule, the Regulations detail procedure and the guide explains portal operation. None replaces the others.

What is the first fact I need?

Check the informant's eligibility and the information's contribution to detection and collection.

References

Official sources and guidance