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Notification / OM No. No. DDLG-3(24)/2025 Karachi Dated 20-March-2025 Notification Issued By: Office Of The Deputy Director (District Keamari), Local Government Department, Karachi Sindh Local Government Directs Keamari District Councils to Establish Employee Welfare Funds: The Local Government Department, District Keamari, Karachi, has issued an urgent directive to all Union Committees within its jurisdiction regarding the establishment of Provident, Pension, and Benevolent Funds for their employees. This move comes in compliance with Section 125(1) of the Sindh Local Government Act, 2013, which mandates councils to create and maintain these funds for employee benefits. The Sindh High Court has recently issued a verdict (Constitutional Petition No. D-3393/2023) on March 12, 2025, emphasizing that 20% of the revenue generated from own sources within the council’s jurisdiction must be deposited into a separate account exclusively for these funds. To ensure immediate compliance, the Deputy Director of Local Government, District Keamari, has instructed all councils to open separate accounts for these funds and deposit 20% of their total income, along with deductions from employee salaries where applicable. Strict action will be taken against non-compliance. All Union Committees must ensure compliance within three (03) days. OFFICE OF THEDEPUTY DIRECTOR (DISTRICT KEAMARI)LOCAL GOVERNMENT DEPARTMENT, KARACHI No. DDLG-3(24)/2025 Karachi,dated: 20th of March, 2025 COURT MATTERMOST URGENT To The Secretary/Chief Executive, Union Committee (All),District Keamari, Karachi. SUBJECT:             ESTABLISHMENT OF PENSION FUND, PROVIDENT FUND AND SOCIAL INSURANCE.                               Your attention is drawn towards the Section 125 (1) of the Sindh Local Government Act, 2013 that mandates the council to establish and maintain a provident, pension and benevolent funds for the benefit of its employees.                               Recently, the Hon ‘able High Court of Sindh, Karachi has given its verdict viz. Const. Petition No. D-3393 of 2023 dated: 12.03.2025 wherein, specifically para 11 of the aforesaid decree that expresses the devised i.e., out of the reasonable amount of the total income generated through own sources from the area under jurisdiction, 20% of its is paid into its separate account and not to be drawn except for the purpose mentioned above.                               In pursuance thereof, the Government letter no. SO-V (LG)/1-78/2019 dated: 18th March, 2025 issued by Section Officer V, Local Government & Housing Town Planning Department, Government of Sindh and subsequent letter bearing no. RDLG-2(16)/2024 dated: 18th of March, 2025 issued by Regional Director (Karachi Division), Local Government Department, Karachi has given directions in the light of above to establish and maintain the aforesaid funds.                               Therefore, you are required to establish separate accounts of the funds enlisted from (a) to (c) hereinbelow and maintain the same by depositing 20% of all income as well as contributions/deductions from the salaries of the employees of the councils, as applicable: (a) Provident Fund, (b) Pension Fund, (c) Benevolent Fund.                               Compliance with the instructions expressed vide this letter may please be made within three (03) days from this letter. DEPUTY DIRECTORLOCAL GOVERNMENT DEPARTMENTDISTRICT KEAMARI, KARACHI. Strengthening Employee Welfare: Ensuring Financial Security for Local Government Staff: The establishment of Provident, Pension, and Benevolent Funds is a critical step towards securing the financial future of local government employees in Sindh. By enforcing the Sindh Local Government Act, 2013, and following the Sindh High Court’s directives, the government aims to provide long-term financial benefits to its workforce. The requirement to allocate 20% of council revenue for these funds ensures that employees receive their rightful benefits without financial delays or administrative hurdles. Additionally, these measures align with global best practices in government employee welfare programs. All Union Committees are urged to act swiftly in setting up these funds to comply with legal requirements and safeguard employee rights. The government remains committed to enhancing financial stability and social security for its workforce. 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.

Notification / OM No. No.RDLG-2(16)/2024 Dated 18-March-2025 Notification Issued By: Regional Directorate Local Government Department Karachi Division Sindh Government Directs Karachi Local Councils to Establish Pension & Provident Funds: The Local Government Department of Sindh has issued an important directive for all municipal corporations and union committees in Karachi regarding the establishment of pension, provident, and benevolent funds. This notification, received from the Sindh Government’s Local Government and Housing Town Planning Department, instructs local councils to deposit 20% of their total income, along with salary deductions, into dedicated accounts to ensure employee financial security. Mandatory Employee Welfare Funds Include: ✅ Provident Fund – A long-term savings plan for employees.✅ Pension Fund – Ensures financial stability after retirement.✅ Benevolent Fund – Provides financial assistance during emergencies. Local government authorities, including Municipal Commissioners and Secretaries of Union Committees, must open these accounts within three days and report compliance to the Regional Directorate, Local Government Karachi. This step aims to provide social security and financial protection for government employees, ensuring retirement benefits and emergency assistance when needed. REGIONAL DIRECTORATELOCAL GOVERNMENT DEPARTMENTKARACHI DIVISION No.RDLG-2(16)/2024 Karachi, dated the 18th March, 2025 To The Municipal Commissioners,Town Municipal Corporations (All) Karachi. The Secretaries,Union Committees (All) Karachi,Through Additional/Deputy/Assistant Director,Local Government (concerned). Notification SUBJECT:             ESTABLISHMENT OF PENSION FUND, PROVIDENT FUND ANDSOCIAL INSURANCE. In pursuance to Government letter No.SO-V(LG)/1-78/2019 dated 18th March, 2025 received from the Section Officer-V, Local Government and Housing Town Planning Department, Government of Sindh you are requested to establish following separate accounts and maintain the same by depositing 20% of all income as well as contributions/deductions from salaries of the employees of the Councils :- Compliance thereof may be furnished within 03 days positively, as directed by the Government vide their letter referred above. REGIONAL DIRECTORLOCAL GOVERNMENT KARACHI Ensuring Financial Stability for Local Government Employees: The establishment of Pension, Provident, and Benevolent Funds is a major step towards improving financial security for local government employees in Karachi. By making regular contributions to these funds, employees can secure their future and receive necessary financial aid in times of need. It is essential for all municipal corporations and union committees to strictly adhere to the Sindh Government’s directive and complete the required formalities within the given deadline. Failure to comply may lead to strict administrative action. 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.

Notification / OM No. No.DDLG-2(2)/2025/031 Dated 18-March-2025 Notification Issued By: Office Of The Deputy Director Local Government Department Sindh Government Enforces Pension & Provident Fund for Local Councils – Action Required: The Local Government Department of Sindh has issued a crucial directive to all Union Committees in District Korangi, Karachi, mandating the establishment of separate funds for employees’ financial security. As per the latest government notification, all local councils across the province are required to deposit 20% of their total income, along with salary deductions, into three dedicated accounts: ✅ Provident Fund✅ Pension Fund✅ Benevolent Fund This move is aimed at ensuring long-term financial stability and social security benefits for government employees. The directive has been issued under the orders of the Regional Director, Local Government, Karachi Division and the Sindh Government’s Local Government and Housing Town Planning Department. To comply with this mandate, local councils must open these accounts in Sindh Bank Limited within three days and report back to higher authorities. Failure to comply may lead to administrative action. This notification serves as a significant development in ensuring better financial planning and employee welfare within local councils. OFFICE OF THEDEPUTY DIRECTORLOCAL GOVERNMENT DEPARTMENTDISTRICT KORANGI, KARACHINo.DDLG-2(2)/2025/031Karachi, dated the 18th March, 2025 To The Chairmen/Secretaries,Union Committees (All),District Korangi, Karachi. SUBJECT:             ESTABLISHMENT OF PENSION FUND, PROVIDENT FUND AND SOCIAL INSURANCE.                               With reference to letter bearing No.RDLG-2(16)/2024 dated 18.03.2025 of Regional Director, Local Government, Karachi Division issued in pursuance of Government letter No.SO-V(LG)/1-78/2019 dated 18th March, 2025 issued by the Section Officer-V, Local Government and Housing Town Planning Department, Government of Sindh, whereby it has been directed to all the Local Councils of the Province to establish following separate accounts and maintain the same by depositing 20% of all the income of the Council as well as contributions/deductions from salaries of the employees for their benefit:-                               Accordingly, it is requested to open the above referred account separately in the nearest branch of Sindh Bank Limited and compliance thereof may be furnished within 03 days positively for onward transmission to the high ups, as directed. DEPUTY DIRECTORLOCAL GOVERNMENT DEPARTMENTDISTRICT KORANGI, KARACHI Ensuring Employee Welfare: The Need for Pension & Provident Fund Compliance: The establishment of Pension, Provident, and Benevolent Funds is a step towards employee welfare and financial security in Sindh’s local government sector. This initiative will help government employees secure their future by ensuring retirement benefits and financial assistance during emergencies. All Union Committees in District Korangi must act swiftly and comply with the Sindh Government’s directives by opening the required accounts at Sindh Bank Limited within the given deadline. Timely compliance will ensure smooth financial management and help employees benefit from retirement savings, provident fund contributions, and social insurance schemes. 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.