Old System vs New System
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| Criterion | Before 1953 | After 1953 |
|---|---|---|
| Who issued permission | A colonial administration auctioned exclusive rights to a private farm holder for a fixed term. | The state issues a licence directly to an operator under statutory criteria. |
| How money moved | The farm holder paid an upfront or periodic sum for exclusive rights, then collected takings directly. | Licence fees and taxes are paid to the government under a defined schedule (verify current structure). |
| Who was responsible for order | The farm holder policed unlicensed competition within their own district. | State police and regulators enforce licensing law directly. |
| Applicability by faith | The farm system did not distinguish by religion in its licensing structure. | Federal licensing coexists with state Sharia enactments that add rules for Muslims specifically. |
| Term length | Farms were typically auctioned for one to a few years at a time. | Licences are typically longer-term and subject to periodic regulatory review (verify current terms). |
| Number of operators | Usually a single farm holder per district for the duration of the term. | A small, defined number of licensed operators nationwide across different activity types. |
| Public transparency | Auction results and farm terms were recorded but not always widely publicised. | Licensing decisions sit within a published statutory framework (verify current disclosure practice). |
| Penalties for unlicensed activity | Enforcement against unlicensed competitors was largely delegated to the farm holder. | Unlicensed gambling activity is a statutory offence enforced by police. |
This is general historical information, not legal advice. Verify current wording with the official gazette.