Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Government Updates Policy on Additional Charge and Extra Allowance–Read Notification

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.

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GOVERNMENT OF KHYBER PAKHTUNKHWA
FINANCE DEPARTMENT

Finance Department Civil Secretariat Peshawar

NO. FD (SOSR-1) 3-2/ 2024/ A.C.Allowance
Dated 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.

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