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Provision of Utilities to Administrative Secretaries dt 15.07.2011OFFICE MEMORANDUMSubject: Provision of UtilitiesKindly refer to your letter No. A&ÃO(POP)2-375/2011 dated 28.06.2011, on the subject cited above.2. As approved by the Chief Minister Punjab, Finance Department accords its concurrence regarding the facility of reimbursement of utility expenses up to the maximum of Rs.30,000 in favor of Secretary Ombudsman, Punjab (BS-21) with effect from the date of joining of the present incumbent i.e. 06.01.2011.

Provision of Utilities to Administrative Secretaries dt 17.10.2007OFFICE MEMORANDUMSubject: Provision of Utilities I am directed to refer to the above-mentioned subject and to say that the Governor of the Punjab has been pleased to sanction the facility of Electricity, Water and Sui gas at the residences of all the Administrative Secretaries at Government expenses with effect from 1st October, 2007. This facility will also be admissible to the Secretary (Services). Secretary (I&C), Secretary (Regulations), the Secretary (IPC), and the Secretary (Public Policy & Change Management) in the Services & General Administration Department. The monthly expenditure involved at the residence of…

Future Increase Methodology in Pension – Federal 01.01.2025OFFICE MEMORANDUMSubject: Methodology in PensionThe undersigned is directed to refer to the subject noted above and to state that, on the recommendations of Pay and Pension Commission-2020, it has been decided that henceforth future increase methodology in pension shall be as under:Provided that the current pension of existing pensioners on the date of issuance of this O.M. shall be considered as a baseline pension.Provided further that baseline pension is deemed to include restored commuted portion of pension as and when restored.2. Existing instructions on the subject shall stand amended to the extent of…

Deposit of Pension contribution during Deputation Period and Penal Interest dt 24.04.2014OFFICE MEMORANDUMSubject: Deposit of Pension contributionIt has been observed with great concern that Pension Contribution in case of Deputation or other such public servants is not being safely deposited in the Govt. Treasury as per provisions of Para 10.9 of CSR Punjab Vol-1, Part-1. The officers have not been proactive in recovering these charges as per the provisions of rule 10.12 of CSR. This is causing serious problems in maintaining the pension accounts and their balances properly as required under the rules.2. Keeping in view the gravity of the…

Deletion of Rule 17A Appointment dt 04.10.2024OFFICE MEMORANDUMSubject: Deletion of RuleKindly refer to the subject noted above.2. Recently the Provincial Cabinet in its meeting held on 25.06.2024 deleted the provision of Rule 17-A from “the Punjab Civil Servants (Appointment & Conditions of Service) Rules, 1974”. Accordingly, the Regulations/O&M Wing, S&GAD with the approval of the Chief Minister Punjab issued a Notification dated 24.07.2024 (copy enclosed). The said Notification has also been published in “The Punjab Gazette” on 26.07.2024 (copy enclosed).3. However, it seems that in number of notifications/circulars/instructions /letters/policies etc. the said provision still exists, hence, for the sake of…

Claims of Pending Liabilities of Previous Financial Years dt 1.4.11.2024OFFICE MEMORANDUMSubject: Pending LiabilitiesI am directed to refer to your letter No. PR-15/Mayo/HM-1080-1082, dated 06-11-2024 on the subject cited above and to say that the Rules 17.16, 17.17 & 17.18, PFR, Vol-I should be read collectively and the claims of pending liabilities of previous financial years can be paid from the current financial year allocations provided the Department concerned gets relaxation of Rule 17.18, PFR, Vol-1 from Finance Department.

Calculation of Emoluments for the Purpose of Pension – Federal dt 01.01.2025OFFICE MEMORANDUMSubject: Purpose of Pension The undersigned is directed to refer to the subject noted above and to state that, on the recommendations of Pay and Pension Commission-2020, it has been decided that henceforth, Pension shall be calculated on the basis of average of pensionable emoluments drawn during last 24 months of service prior to retirement.2. Existing instructions on the subject shall stand amended to the extent of above with immediate effect.

Withdrawal of Appointment Order after performing duties – JudgementOFFICE MEMORANDUMSubject: Appointment OrderPRESENT:MR. JUSTICE SARDAR TARIQ MASOODMR. JUSTICE MUHAMMAD ALI MAZHARCIVIL APPEAL No. 17-Q OF 2021(Against the judgment dated 07.04.2021 passed by the Balochistan Service Tribunal, Quetta, in S.A. No. 542/2019)Inspector General of Police, Quetta and another…AppellantsVERSUSFida Muhammad and others…RespondentsFor the Appellants:Mr. Ayaz Khan Swati, Addl. A.G. BalochistanFor Respondent No. 2, 3, 5, 7-10, 12, 13:Mr. M. Rauf Ata, ASCFor Respondent Nos. 1, 4, 10:In personDate of Hearing: 18.04.2022JUDGMENTMUHAMMAD ALI MAZHAR, J. This Civil Appeal with leave of this Court is brought to challenge the judgment dated 07.04.2021 passed by the…

Judgement on Protection of Pay to Contract EmployeesOFFICE MEMORANDUMSubject: Protection of Pay Zahid Mahmood. VERSUS: Govt. of Punjab etc.JUDGMENTDate of hearing22.09.2022Petitioners byMr. Nadeem Iqbal Ch., AdvocateRespondents bySh. Shoukat Ali, Assistant Advocate General, Punjab.SAFDAR SALEEM SHAHID, J.:-The petitioner has filed instant constitutional petition with the following prayer:“that services of the petitioner be ordered to be regularized from the date of his initial appointment with all benefits accordingly by declaring the impugned order dated 23.10.2019 illegal, against law and facts and having no legal effect on the rights of the petitioner.”2. Brief facts for disposal of instant writ petition are that petitioners…

4 Tier Service Structure – Finance Reply in Court Case 03.01.2024OFFICE MEMORANDUMSubject: 4 Tier Service StructureKindly refer to your memo No.65047/Writ-64688 dated 08.12.2023 on the subject cited above.2. Report/para wise comments in the subject cited case on behalf of Respondent No.3 (Finance Secretary) are enclosed herewith in triplicate as desired. Next date of hearing is 16.01.2024.Respectfully Sheweth:PRELIMINARY OBJECTIONS:1) It is submitted that the policy decision of the Government regarding up-gradation of posts cannot be challenged in constitutional jurisdiction of the High Court on the purported plea of discrimination. Up-gradation of post is not a vested right. Reliance is placed on…