Advance Increments Restored for Government Employees with Higher Qualifications–Federal Service Tribunal Judgment Notification
Notification / OM No. No. 187/Pay/AO-1/AAO-Advance increment Dated 10-April-2025 Notification Issued By: Office Of The Military Accountant General (MAG) Federal Tribunal’s Decision Brings Relief to Government Employees on Advance Increments: In a welcome move for government employees, the Office of the Military Accountant General (MAG), Rawalpindi, has issued a new government notification following a key decision by the Federal Service Tribunal (FST), Islamabad. The tribunal’s judgment dated October 16, 2023, in Appeal No. 183(P)CS/2020, filed by Muhammad Ishfaq vs FOP & others, has led to the restoration of advance increments for officials who acquired higher qualifications such as FA/F.Sc or BA/B.Sc. Previously, these increments had been disallowed or deducted based on earlier interpretations by the Finance Division (OM dated 18.06.2011). However, the FST ruling overturns that, confirming that employees who either got promoted through reorganization or qualified through prescribed departmental exams are once again entitled to their advance increments. Please find notification: OFFICE OF THEMILITARY ACCOUNTANT GENERALKashmir Road, Rawalpindi Cantt, No. 187/Pay/AO-1/AAO-Advance increment 10 April, 2025 To All Controllers CMA (LC) Lahore SUBJECT: JUDGMENT DATED 16.10.2023 PASSED IN APPEAL No. 183 (P) CS /2020 FILED BY MUHAMMAD ISHFAQ VZ F.O.P & OTHERS IN THE FEDERAL SERVICE TRIBUNAL ISLAMABAD Ref:- This office Circular No. Pay/AO-1/AAO-Advance Increment dated 17.12.2024. This office is receiving applications from individuals as well as references from different Controller’s offices on the subject matter. It is intimated that FST has already restored advance increments on acquiring higher qualification FA/F.Sc and BA/B.Sc to all those officials from whom the said increments were deducted / disallowed as per Fin Div vide OM No. F.1 (6) Imp/2000-392 dated 18.06.2011 on the plea that they were promoted to higher scale on Re- organization of JA/SA or on qualifying prescribed examination. 2. Copies of both judgments in respect of Mr. Zahoor Ahmed AAO/21788 and Mr. Muhammad Ishfaq AAO/24653 along with Fin Div OM No. F.1 (6) Imp/2000-Val-XXII-338 dated 29.11.2024 are hereby again enclosed with the request to entertain all applications in this regard in the light of above referred judgments and Fin Div orders. (This issues with the approval of the MAG.) ACCOUNTS OFFICER (PAY AUDIT) Advance Increments Reinstated: A Step Toward Employee Rights and Fairness: This judgment is a major development for many government officials across Pakistan, especially those working under the Military Accounts Department and similar government departments. The long-standing issue of advance increment withdrawal due to qualification-related promotions has now been rightly addressed, offering a positive precedent for others facing similar challenges. The Federal Service Tribunal’s proactive approach and the Military Accountant General’s swift implementation show a renewed commitment to employee welfare and legal compliance. All controllers of CMA (LC) Lahore are advised to act promptly on this notification and process pending applications to ensure fair treatment of deserving government servants. Stay updated about Latest Government Notifications! Join our WhatsApp channel “Vocal Government Employees” for instant government notifications, policy updates, and important news tailored for public sector employees. Stay informed, stay ahead! Join now.
