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Grant of Shortfall Increments to the SSTs dt 31.10.2024OFFICE MEMORANDUMSubject: Shortfall IncrementsKindly refer to the subject noted above.Find enclosed herewith copy of letter received from the office of the Chief Inspector of Treasuries & Accounts vide No. IT(FD)(TT) 1- 11/2019(Regulations), dated 22-10-2024 along with Finance Department Lahore letter No. FD.SR-V.12-1/2024(EFOS), dated 18-10-2024 which is self-explanatory on the subject matter.The instructions issued by the Finance Department Lahore may please be implemented in letter & spirit.I am directed to refer to the District Accounts Officer, Bahawalpur letter No. DAO/BWP/EDU(PR-I)/HM/2456 dated: 07.08.2024 addressed to the Inspector of Treasuries & Accounts, BWP & DG…

Qualification Pay of ICAMP and PIPFA – Federal dt 19.10.2010OFFICE MEMORANDUMSubject: ICAMP and PIPFAA number of applicants are applying for ICMAP Qualification Pay along with the PIPFA Qualification Pay. Matter is therefore referred for clarification that either both Qualification Pay are admissible at the same time or otherwise.Pay Scale 1991QueriesS.A.S Accountants: Rate of Rs. 100 p.m. shall be enhanced to Rs. 150 p.m. from 1-6-1991.Qualification Allowance for S.A.S or Equivalent Exam: Rs. 200 per month on qualifying S.A.S or Equivalent examination. This allowance will continue as a separate entity even after promotion to higher posts.Qualification Pay for ICMA/ICWA/Chartered Accountants: Shall…

Qualification Pay of ICAMP and PIPFA – Federal dt 02.12.2010OFFICE MEMORANDUMSubject: Pay of ICAMP and PIPFAReference Accountant General Pakistan Revenues’ letter No.GA-IV/PF-AGPR/AR-144/726 dated 19.10.2010 on the above subject.2.The matter has been considered in this Division and it is informed that the “Note:- One Qualification Pay will be admissible at a time” is also applicable to clause (iii) i.e. “Qualification Pay for S.A.S. Accounts” of Para-8 of Finance Division’s O.M.No.F.1(12)Imp-II/91 dated 19.8.1991.

Amendment in PPRA Rules EPAD dt 07.11.2024OFFICE MEMORANDUMSubject: PPRA Rules No. MD(PPRA)51-BOM/2024. In exercise of the powers conferred under section 27 of the Punjab’ Procurement Regulatory Authority Act 2009 (VIII of 2009) read with rule 3A of Punjab Procurement Rules, 2014, the Punjab Procurement Regulatory Authority is pleased to make the following amendments in Punjab Procurement Regulations, 2024 with immediate effect: AMENDMENTIn the Punjab Procurement Regulations 2024:1. For regulation 9, the following shall be substituted:E-opening of e-bid or proposal and e-application: The e-bid or proposal and e-application for pre-qualification, as the case may be, shall be opened on the e-PADS on the…

Clarification – Family Pension in favor of Widow Sister dt 07.06.2022OFFICE MEMORANDUMSubject: Widow SisterKindly refer to your letter bearing No.Pen-I/Coord/Coord.Finance-il/HM-1555, dated 21-04-2021, on the note above.2.The case has been examined. It is observed that Mr. Samuel Javaid, ex-Additional Registrar (Court Secretariat/Head Judgment Writer) (BS-20) died on 26-04-2020. His sister Mrs. Venus sohail became a widow on 08-03-1994. Hence, she is entitled for grant of family pension in light of Rule-4.10(2)(B)(v) of the Punjab Civil Services Pension Rules read with para 5(b) of policy letter of Finance Department bearing No.FD-SR-III-4/1-77, dated 17-01-1977, for the unexpired period of 10 years only (copies enclosed), subject…

Deposit Work in District Authorities dt 23.11.2021OFFICE MEMORANDUMSubject: District AuthoritiesKindly refer to the subject cited above.2. While certifying the “Appropriation Accounts” for the Financial Year 2020-21 pertaining to the District Education Authorities and District Health Authorities in South Region of Punjab, the Director General (Civil Audit) have inter alia communicated at Sr. No. 06 of the working paper (copy enclosed) as under:”Further, during the scrutiny of the manuscripts of Financial Statements, pertaining to District Education and Health Authorities, difference in figures between Public Account receipts and payments from SAP data and Financial Statements of District Education and Health Authorities for…

Clarification – Family Pension to Disabled Son dt 29.03.2021OFFICE MEMORANDUMSubject: Pension to Disabled SonKindly refer to your letter bearing No. IT(FD)(ESTT-11)3-23/2015(MZG). dated 08-03-2021, on the subject noted above.The case has been examined and reply to queries is given as under:-Sr.Query by IOT&AReply by F.Di.Whether family pension can be sanctioned on receipt of Medical Certificate by Social Welfare, Women Development Department and Bait-ul-Maal?The certificate issued by Chairman, Assessment Board, Social Welfare & Bait-ul-Maal Department, Multan, does not serve the purpose of Rule 3.3 Note (1) of the Punjab Civil Services Pension Rules read with Finance Department’s letter bearing No. FD.SR.III-4-111/89, dated…

Clarification – Refusal of Leave Encashment dt 15.08.2024OFFICE MEMORANDUMSubject: Refusal of Leave EncashmentI am directed to refer to the subject cited above and to state that Mr. Muhammad Adil Saeed (PMS/BS-17/Retd.), ex-Section Officer, S&GAD, has requested for grant/ sanction of leave encashment w.e.f. 01.03.2023 to 31.05.2023 (Copy enclosed).2. It is pointed out that Finance Department vide its circular letter dated 01.06.2023, has made the following amendments in Rule 17 of Revised Leave Rules (RLR), 1981, regarding grant of Leave Encashment in lieu of LPR (copy enclosed): K) After sub-rule (6-C) the following new sub-rule (7) has been inserted:3. Mr. Muhammad Adil Saeed…

Speaking Order – Regularization of Contract Employees with immediate Effect dt 26.06.2023OFFICE MEMORANDUMSubject: Regularization of Contract EmployeesNo.SO(EM-II)18-149/23. WHEREAS. Ghulam Qadir Qadri, ex-Instructor English, Govt. Sadiq Graduate College of Commerce, Bahawapur filed appeal against the order dated 30.01.2023 passed by the Special Secretary Higher Education whereby his request for regularization of his services from the date of Initial appointment or from 01.08.2012 when he was transferred from TEVTA to Higher Education Department was rejected. Simultaneously, he filed W.P. No.2416/2023 in the Lahore High Court, Bahawalpur Bench, Bahawalpur and the Hon’ble Court, vide order dated 20.03.2023, disposed of the case with the…

Revision of Monthly GP Fund Subscription Rates dt 16.08.2017OFFICE MEMORANDUMSubject: GP Fund Subscription RatesNo.FD.SR-I/2-1/95(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 in the Punjab General Provident Fund Rules, 1978, the following further amendment shall be made:AMENDMENTIn the Punjab General Provident Fund Rules, 1978, in rule 1.10, for sub-rule (1), the following shall be substituted:“(1) The subscriber shall pay monthly subscription according to the basic pay scale mentioned in column 1 of the Table at the rate mentioned in column…