New Rules for Pension Cases Disposal in Balochistan Announced on High Court-Directive– Government Gazette Notification

Balochistan Updates Terms of Reference for Pension Committee Following High Court Order–Full Notification Below:

In a significant administrative move, the Government of Balochistan has issued a revised set of Terms of Reference (ToRs) for the Pension Cases Disposal Committee (PCDC), aligning with the recent judgment passed by the Hon’ble High Court of Balochistan in CP No. 1219/2024. The decision was approved during a Provincial Cabinet meeting held on 20^th February, 2025, and has now been officially notified via the Services and General Administration Department (Regulation-I) on 7^th April, 2025.

These changes aim to bring greater clarity and transparency in handling clerical errors in SAP system, service book discrepancies, and old pension claims—particularly those involving retired employees or pending posthumous cases. With the inclusion of medical technology like radiology imaging for age determination, the new ToRs are not just corrective but also progressive.

This is a crucial update for government employees, HR wings, pension section officers, and legal advisors dealing with pension rules in Pakistan, service book errors, or discrepant pension cases. Please find notification:

PUBLISHED IN THE EXTRAORDINARY
OF BALOCHISTAN GAZETTE

GOVERNMENT OF BALOCHISTAN
SERVICES AND GENERAL ADMN: DEPARTMENT
(REGULATION -I)
Dated Quetta, the 7^th April, 2025

Notification

No S.O(R-1)1(1)S&GAD-2025/267-366                  With the approval of Provincial Cabinet in its meeting held on 20^th February, 2025 and in pursuance of Judgment of Hon’ble High Court of Balochistan in CP No. 1219/2024, the Government of Balochistan is pleased to substitute the Terms of Reference Pension Cases Disposal Committee notified vide this department’s notification of even number dated 30^th May, 2022, as under: –

Terms of Reference (TORS): –

1)            Firstly, for the in-service Government of Balochistan employees:

i.             Cases involving clerical or typing error in SAP System within two years of appointment should be addressed only by Pension Cases Disposal Committee.

ii.            The cases involving clerical or typing errors in SAP System after two years of appointment, to be referred to Service Tribunal.

iii.           The case involving clerical or typing errors, cutting/tempering in Service Books to be referred to Service Tribunal via Administrative Department;

2)            Secondly, for the retired employees, the following categories are outlined:

i.             Retired but alive, which involves the cases of tampering or alterations in service books, SAP System or similar issues, the Pension Cases Disposal

ii.            Retired but dead, which similarly involve cases of tampering or alterations in service books, SAP System or similar issues, the Pension Cases Disposal Committee will decide on the basis of available documents/record;

iii.           Old Claim cases, that include similar issues related to service books, SAP System, seniority list, etc. the Pension Cases Disposal Committee will decide and refer the case(s) to Accountant General Balochistan and concerned administrative department.

iv.           The TORS of the Pension Cases Disposal Committee include a provision for using medical technology to resolve conflicting dates of birth. In case where there are discrepancies in official documents, the Pension Cases Disposal Committee should have the authority to refer such cases for Radiology Imaging, for taking the hand and wrist X-rays in order to determine the employee’s age or date of birth.

v.            The recommendations of the Committee shall be submitted by the Finance Department to the Chief Secretary for approval.

Chief Secretary
Balochistan

The Chief Controller,
Printing and Stationery Department,
Balochistan, Quetta for further necessary
action and provision of 10 copies of the Gazette

New Pension Case Rules Bring Clarity and Legal Backing for Government Employees – Review & Comply:

The updated ToRs of the Pension Cases Disposal Committee (PCDC) set a more legally sound and technologically enhanced pathway for resolving complex pension-related cases in Balochistan. With this move, the Balochistan Government has addressed a long-standing gap in pension processing—especially where clerical mistakes, SAP entry issues, or record tampering were left unresolved.

One of the most groundbreaking additions is the authority given to PCDC for medical imaging (X-rays) to resolve date of birth disputes, ensuring factual clarity over documentary mismatches. It’s a futuristic step to avoid unnecessary legal proceedings and speed up case resolution.

Furthermore, clear roles have been assigned: while recent SAP entry errors fall under the PCDC, deeper or older issues will now route through the Service Tribunal. The final recommendations will move from Finance Department to Chief Secretary for approval, ensuring accountability at the highest level.

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