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Secretariat Allowance to the Employees situated outside Secretariat 10.10.2017OFFICE MEMORANDUMSubject: Secretariat Allowance Will the Deputy Accountant General (TM), office of the Accountant General, Punjab, Lahore kindly refer to his letter No.TM-1/2-3A(IV)/Vol-II/Part File (Green)/1373 dated 29.09.2017, on the subject noted above?2. The case has been examined in the Finance Department and it is observed that the employees of Chief Minister’s Monitoring Force (School Education Department) are not drawing their salaries from the payroll of Secretariat Department i.e. School Education Department. Hence, they are not entitled for the grant of Special Allowance in light of Finance Department’s letters No.FD.PR.2-1/2009 dated 14.09.2017

Premature Increment to the Employees of BS01 to BS04 18.07.2014OFFICE MEMORANDUMSubject: Premature Increment to the Employees of BS01 to BS04I am directed to state that the Governor has been pleased to allow one premature increment to the employees in BS-1 to BS-4 w.e.f. 01.07.2014.2. This increment will not affect the normal annual increment due on 01.12.2014 if otherwise admissible under the rules.

Pre Mature Increment to the Employees of BS05 – Federal 10.07.2015OFFICE MEMORANDUMSubject: Pre Mature Increment to the Employees of BS05The undersigned is directed to state that the Federal Cabinet approving the Budget for the financial year 2015-16, has been pleased to allow one premature increment to the employees of BPS-5 w.e.f. 1″ July, 2015. However, the employees who have already availed the benefit of premature increment against the posts in BPS 1-4 last year will not be entitled to this benefit in BPS-5.2. This increment will not act as the normal annual increment due on 01-12-2015 if otherwise admissible under…

Pre Mature Increment to the Employees of BS01 to BS05 dt 10.04.2017OFFICE MEMORANDUMSubject: Pre Mature Increment to the EmployeesI am directed to state that the Governor of the Punjab has been pleased to observe that there is provision of grant of annual increment, premature increment, notional increment and re-fixation of pay by allowing annual increment presumptively in pre-promotion scale, beyond the maximum of pay scale as under:Sr. No.DescriptionDate of effect1.Annual increment beyond the maximum of pay scale01.12.20022.Notional increment beyond the maximum of pay scale01.06.20113.Premature increment beyond the maximum of pay scale OR re-fixation of pay by allowing annual increment presumptively…

Option for refixation of Pay on Selection Grade – Federal 27.02.1999

Full Adhoc Relief Allowance during Leave – Federal 03.07.2020OFFICE MEMORANDUMSubject: Adhoc Relief AllowanceReference Office of the Controller General of Accounts letter No.1720/CGA/Reg/I-1/2019/164 dated 06-03-2020 on the subject noted above.2. The Finance Division endorses the viewpoint of the Office of the CGA vide above referred letter that all sorts of allowances (except Conveyance Allowance) like House Rent Allowance, Medical Allowance, Orderly Allowance etc. are paid in full during leave on half pay. Therefore, Adhoc Relief allowances shall also be paid in full during leave on half pay like other allowances.

Executive Superior Executive Allowance –Federal 28.11.2018OFFICE MEMORANDUMSubject: Executive AllowanceI am directed to refer to CGA office letter No. 11/CGA/Reg/1-24/2018/141 P.F II/136 dated 7-11-2018 on the above subject and to state that the Establishment Division posts officers of PAS/PSP Officers in provinces and notifies their terms of appointment. The Finance Division does not approve/vet their financial terms. The proposed allowance is to be given to officers of PAS/PSP from the Provincial Consolidated Fund, which as per the constitution of Islamic Republic of Pakistan is the exclusive domain of the provincial governments. Therefore, a decision in this regard is to be taken…

Conveyance Allowance during winter vacation 03.12.2013The subject of conveyance allowance during winter vacation has garnered significant attention, especially among school and college teachers. In response to the query raised in letter No.DAO/GRW/GAD/HM/57, dated 01.10.2013, it is essential to delve into the guidelines and directives provided by the Finance Department to elucidate the entitlements and conditions under which conveyance allowance is applicable.Background and ContextThe issue at hand pertains to whether teachers who continue to perform their duties during the winter vacation period are entitled to receive conveyance allowance. The Finance Department’s stance on this matter is pivotal in ensuring that teachers…

Conveyance Allowance during Training and Study Leave 10.02.2016Conveyance allowance, a vital component of government employee benefits, often prompts numerous queries regarding its applicability under various circumstances. One such scenario pertains to its eligibility during training or study leave, particularly when such leave is undertaken abroad. A recent examination by the Finance Department has shed light on this matter, leading to a definitive stance. This article delves into the details surrounding the conveyance allowance during training and study leave, as clarified by the Finance Department.Background of Conveyance AllowanceConveyance allowance is designed to cover the transportation costs incurred by employees commuting to…

Computer Allowance to the Computer Operator 25.10.2018On October 25, 2018, a significant communication was issued regarding the eligibility and allocation of computer allowance for computer operators within government departments and institutions. This guideline aims to clarify the conditions under which computer operators are entitled to receive a computer allowance, ensuring that all relevant personnel are adequately informed and that the policy is implemented consistently across all government entities.Understanding the Policy FrameworkReference Letter and BackgroundThe letter No. 15233/Leg/s AHC/2016, dated June 3, 2018, from the Lahore High Court, serves as a foundational document for this policy. The court emphasized the necessity…