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Old System vs New System

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CriterionBefore 1953After 1953
Who issued permissionA 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 movedThe 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 orderThe farm holder policed unlicensed competition within their own district.State police and regulators enforce licensing law directly.
Applicability by faithThe 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 lengthFarms 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 operatorsUsually 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 transparencyAuction 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 activityEnforcement 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.