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Exemption from the Mandatory Requirement of Training for Promotion dt 11.05.2014OFFICE MEMORANDUMSubject: Mandatory RequirementNo. SOR-III(S&GAD)1-10/2007(P). In exercise of the powers conferred under section 23 of the Punjab Civil Servants, Act, 1974 (VIII of 1974), Governor of the Punjab is pleased to direct that notwithstanding anything contained in any rules made, or any notification or order issued under the Act, a civil servant who has attained the age of 58 years shall be exempted from the mandatory requirement of training for promotion in all the functional units under the Government.2. The notification of even No. dated 15.03.2010 is hereby withdrawn.

Establishment of Quality Assurance Cell -AG dt 18.01.2022OFFICE MEMORANDUMSubject: Quality Assurance CellIn continuation of office order No.TM-11/136 dated 13.07.2021 for achieving better efficiency and effectiveness in the main office and DAOs. Quality Assurance Cell is established in the Main Office on the directions of CGA office letter vide No. 413/ CGA/ QAC/ Misc./ 2019-20.2. Consequent upon the above directions. Quality Assurance Cell will be consisting of the following staff:  Designation StrengthAssistant Accountant General/ Accounts Officer 01Assistant Accounts Officer 01Senior Auditors 04Junior Auditor 01Naib Qasid 01 The tasks of the QAC will be as under: -This issue with the approval of Accountant General…

Amendments – Powers Delegated to Chief Executive Officer District Authorities dt 23.10.2024OFFICE MEMORANDUMSubject: Powers DelegatedNo.FD.SR-1/9-2/2023. In exercise of the powers conferred under section 23 of the Punjab Civil Servants Act, 1974 (VIII of 1974), Governor of the Punjab is pleased to make the following amendments in the Punjab (Civil Services) Delegation of Powers Rules, 1983 with immediate effect: AMENDMENTSIn the Punjab (Civil Services) Delegation of Powers Rules, 1983, in Appendix ‘A’, under the heading POWERS OF APPOINTING AUTHORITY:1) under the subheading “Leave”, at Sr. No. 19, in clause (vi):2) under the subheading “Pension”, at Sr. No.20, for clause (iii), the following…

Discontinuation of Pension Increases dt 02.12.2024OFFICE MEMORANDUMSubject: Pension IncreasesI am directed to state that Governor of the Punjab has been pleased to approve that the following increases shall be discontinued with immediate effect to the future retirees retiring after issuance of this letter:2. All existing rules/orders / notifications / circular / instructions on the subject shall be deemed to have been modified to the extent as indicated above.

Amendment in Pension Rules dt 02.12.2024OFFICE MEMORANDUMSubject: Pension RulesNOTIFICATIONNO.FD.SR-III-4-244/2023(B). In exercise of the powers conferred under Section 23 of the Punjab Civil Servants Act, 1974(VIII of 1974), Governor of the Punjab is pleased to make the following amendments in the Punjab Civil Services Pension Rules, with immediate effect: AMENDMENTIn the Punjab Civil Services Pension Rules:REDUCTION FACTOR BY RETIREMENT AGE59 years 2%58 years 4%57 years 6%56 years 8%55 years 10%Provided also that the gross pension shall be calculated on the following formula:’Average basic pay as defined in sub- rule (4) x length of service (maximum 30 years) x 7/300’Provided also that…

Cost Centre Wise Distribution of Work – AG dt 21.12.2017OFFICE MEMORANDUMSubject: Distribution of WorkPlease find enclosed this office letter No. Fl-Lab/C.Centre/2017-18/ dated:- 04.10.2017, on the subject cited above.2. Upon introduction of new Health & Education Authorities in all over the Punjab, revised work distribution whether changed or not, is required for the activation of change authorization request forms.3. You are, therefore, directed to provide cost center wise work distribution of the officers/officials of your office as well as nominate staff of your office for following jobs (exclusively) to work on SAP R/3:-

Clarification – Upgradation of Computer Operator on Prescribed Qualification dt 25.09.2020OFFICE MEMORANDUMSubject: Upgradation of Computer OperatorI am directed to refer to the subject cited above and to inform that Mr. Babar Hussain, Computer Operator, SIMS/Services Hospital, Lahore has filed the subject Writ Petition in the Hon’ble Lahore High Court, Lahore. He has annexed following precedents in his petition:i) Letter No.PF/424-439/E&A dated 03.01.2019 issued by Chief Executive Officer District Health Authority, Rawalpindi.ii) Letter No.PF/408-423/E&A, dated 03.01.2019 issued by Chief Executive Officer (DHA), Rawalpindi.iii) Letter No.PF/473-489/E&A, dated 03.01.2019 issued by Chief Executive Officer (DHA), Rawalpindi.iv) Letter No.434-625/E-II, dated 15.01.2019 issued by Chief…

Clarification – Pay Protection at Appointment on Contract Basis dt 05.06.2018OFFICE MEMORANDUMSubject: Appointment on Contract Basis I am directed to refer to a letter received from the District Accounts Officer. Bahawalpur vide No. DAO/BWP/GAD-1/HM/1748 dated 28-04-2018 and subsequent clarification issued by the Government of the Punjab, Finance Department vide letter No. FD.SR-II/1-30/2018 dated 18-05-2018 on the subject captioned above.1. Proposition:-The Government of the Punjab, School Education Department has issued an order bearing no. SO(SE-1)1-255/2014 dated 05-12-2014 whereby 76 candidates were appointed Senior Headmaster / Dy. District Education Officer (BS-18) on contract basis for the period of five years.The appointments in…

Claim Transfer TA – Travelling Allowance dt 08.12.2021OFFICE MEMORANDUMSubject: Travelling AllowanceI am directed to refer to your letter No. AC/KPR/115 dated 24.11.2021, on the subject cited above and to inform you that in the light of Finance Department’s observation recorded in another similar nature of case vide U.O No. FD.SR.I-8-1/2006 dated 03.12.2011, the officer will transfer TA from the place where he drew pay. As such your awaiting posting period w.e.f. 31.08.2021 to 21.09.2021 was adjusted in the office of Deputy Commissioner, R.Y. Khan against the post of General Assistant (Revenue), R.Y. Khan for pay purposes. Accordingly, you will transfer…

Amendment – Service Rules of Protocol Officer of Revenue Department dt 16.02.2021OFFICE MEMORANDUMSubject: Service Rules of Protocol Officer NO.SOR-III(S&GAD)1-7/2019.- In exercise of the powers conferred under section 23 of the Punjab Civil Servants Act, 1974 (VIII of 1974), Governor of the Punjab is pleased to make the following amendments in the Punjab Revenue Department District Cadre Ministerial Service Rules, 2011 with immediate effect:AMENDMENTSIn the Punjab Revenue Department District Cadre Ministerial Service Rules, 2011, in the Schedule:(1) After Sr. No. 1) [Superintendent (BS-16)], in columns 1 to 10, the following shall be inserted:Name of the DepartmentFunctional unitName of the Post with…