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Notification / OM No. NO. FD (SOSR-1) 3-2/ 2024/ A.C.Allowance Dated 20-February-2025 Notification Issued By: Finance Department, Government Of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa KPK Government Issues Guidelines on Additional Charge and Extra Remuneration: The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Finance Department has issued an important notification regarding the grant of extra remuneration for holding additional charge under FR-49. This notification emphasizes the procedural requirements that all administrative departments must follow before making full additional charge arrangements for government officials. As per the official notice, all departments must strictly adhere to prior instructions, particularly the Finance Department’s letter No. FD(SR-1)3-19/92 dated 12.08.1997. A key requirement outlined is that prior approval from the Finance Department is mandatory before assigning any additional charge. This move ensures proper financial oversight, prevents misuse of resources, and streamlines the process of granting additional charge and extra remuneration. Government officials and administrative heads across various departments in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa are advised to comply with these guidelines to avoid any procedural delays. MOST IMPORTANT GOVERNMENT OF KHYBER PAKHTUNKHWAFINANCE DEPARTMENT Finance Department Civil Secretariat Peshawar NO. FD (SOSR-1) 3-2/ 2024/ A.C.AllowanceDated Peshawar the:20-02-2025 To 1.            The Addl: Chief Secretary, P&D Department, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. 2.            The Senior Member, Board of Revenue, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. 3.            All Administrative Secretaries to Govt: of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. 4.            The Principle Secretary to Governor, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. 5.            The Principle Secretary to Chief Minister, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. 6.            The Secretary, Provincial Assembly, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. 7.            All Head of Attached Departments in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. 8.            The Registrar, Peshawar High Court, Peshawar. 9.            All District & Secessions Judges in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. 10.         The Chairman, Public Service Commission, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. 11.         The Chairman, Service Tribunal, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. 12.         All Deputy Commissioners in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. SUBJECT:             ENTRUSTMENT OF ADDITIONAL CHARGE AND GRANT OF EXTRA REMUNERATION FOR HOLDING ADDITIONAL CHARGE OF POSTS UNDER FR.49. Dear Sir,                               I am directed to refer to the subject noted above and to state that before making full additional charge arrangement, the Administrative Departments must follow all instructions issued by this Department’s letter No.FD(SR-1)3-19/92 dated 12.08.1997, particularly (para-iii) i.e Prior approval of Finance Department (copy enclosed), please. Your’s faithfully, SECTION OFFICER (SR-1) Compliance with Government Guidelines for Additional Charge Allowance: The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Finance Department’s notification serves as an essential directive for all government departments and officials dealing with additional charge and extra remuneration cases. By reinforcing the requirement for prior approval, the government aims to ensure transparent financial management and fair implementation of allowances. All administrative departments, district commissioners, and relevant authorities in KPK must carefully follow these guidelines to avoid procedural violations and ensure compliance with financial regulations. Any failure to adhere to these instructions may lead to delays in the approval of additional charge allowances. For more information, clarification or any other question feel free to join our WhatsApp Group. We are a supportive community where members are committed to assisting one another.

Notification / OM No. No.FD(SR-I)3-19/92 Dated 12-August-1997 Notification Issued By: Finance Department, Government Of N.W.F.P. KPK Government Streamlines Rules for Additional Charge and Pay Allowance: The Finance Department, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (formerly NWFP) has issued an official notification regarding the entrustment of additional charge and extra remuneration for government employees under FR 49. This directive aims to streamline procedures, reduce unnecessary expenditures, and eliminate delays in approving additional responsibilities for officials in various government departments. According to the notification, government officers assigned additional charge will be eligible for an extra remuneration of 20% of their basic pay, with a maximum limit of Rs. 800 per month. However, strict guidelines have been set regarding prior approval from the Finance Department, duration of the additional charge, and conditions for its continuation or abolition. The notification also states that if an additional charge arrangement exceeds six months, the vacant post will be considered abolished, and its duties will be permanently merged into existing posts. This policy is designed to enhance efficiency, prevent misuse of funds, and ensure a transparent system for assigning extra responsibilities in government offices. No.FD(SR-I)3-19/92GOVERNMENT OF N.W.F.P.FINANCE DEPARTMENT.Dated Peshawar, the 12.8.1997 From The Secretary to Government ofN.W.F.P. Finance Department, Peshawar, To 1.            All Administrative Secretaries to Govt. of NWFP. 2.            The Senior Member, Board of Revenue, NWFP, Peshawar 3.            The Secretary, Provincial Assembly, WFP, Peshawar. 4.            All Heads of Attached Departments in N.W.F.P. 5.            The Secretary to Governor, N.W.F.P. Peshawar. 6.            The Secretary to Chief Minister, NWFP, Peshawar. 7.            All Commissioners/Deputy Commissioners/Political Agents/District & Session Judges in N.W.F.P. 8.            The Registrar, Peshawar High Court, Peshawar. 9.            The Secretary, Public Service Commission, NWFP, Peshawar 10.         The Registrar, Service Tribunal, NWFP, Peshawar. 11.         The Secretary, Board of Revenue, NWFF, Peshawar. SUBJECT:             ENTRUSTMENT OF ADDITIONAL CHARGE AND GRANT OF EXTRA REMUNERATION FOR HOLDING ADDITIONAL CHARGE OF POSTS UNDER FR, 49 Sir,                               I am directed to refer to the subject noted above and to say that it has been observed that the instructions regarding entrustment of additional charge of posts and grant of extra remuneration is sued from time to time are not strictly adhered to. This not only results in un-necessary extra expenditure, exchange of correspondence between the Finance Department and the Administrative Departments concerned but the Government Servants concerned are also placed in difficulties. 2.                           With a view to stream-lining the cases of additional charge and payment of extra remuneration the following consolidated instructions are issued :- i.             DISTRIBUTION OF WORK OF A VACANT POST. The work of a vacant post, as far as possible, be distributed among more than one Govt. Servant or the same status and designation available in the Department/Office. ii.            ADDITIONAL CHARGE ARRANGEMENT. Where the distribution of the work among more than one Government Servant is not feasible, the charge of the vacant post may be entrusted in its entirety, to another Government Servant in an equivalent scale/ Status This arrangement should not be made for a period less than one month and should not exceed thro months and it should be allowed with specific approval of the Secretaries/Heads of the Attached Departments/ Heads of Department not below BPS-20. However, it may be extended by another three months with the approval of next higher authority. Immediately on the expiry of Six months of the full additional charge of the particular vacant post, the post shall be treated as having been abolished and its duties automatically becoming part of the normal duties of the other existing posts of the same category in the department concerned. The post so treated as abolished shall not be revived without the concurrence of the Finance Department. iii.           PRIOR APPROVAL OF THE FINANCE DEPARTMENT iv.           ADDITIONAL REMUNERATION. Additional Charge/Dual Charge Allowance shall be sanctioned by the Finance Department at a uniform rate of 20% of basic pay not exocoding Rs.800/- P.M. subject to fulfilment of the above conditions. 3.                           I am to request that the above instructions may be, brought the notice of all concerned for strict compliance. Your obedient servant, ADDITIONAL FINANCE SECRETARY-V. No. FD (SR-I)3-19/92                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         Dated Peshawar, the 12.8.1997. Ensuring Fairness and Efficiency in KPK Government Job Responsibilities: With the latest notification from the Finance Department, KPK, the rules for granting additional charge and extra pay allowance have been clearly defined. This move is expected to prevent unnecessary financial burdens, ensure timely approvals, and create a transparent framework for government officials holding multiple responsibilities. All administrative secretaries, commissioners, deputy commissioners, and department heads are advised to strictly adhere to these guidelines to avoid delays and mismanagement. The Finance Department reserves the right to approve or reject cases based on merit, ensuring that only deserving employees receive additional remuneration. For more information, clarification or any other question feel free to join our WhatsApp Group. We are a supportive community where members are committed to assisting one another.