No. PECTAA/Director(T&C)/PLT 16-17/2025/07/
22-May-2025
Punjab Education Curriculum, Training & Assessment Authority (PECTAA)
Promotion Training of BS-16 to BS-17 Staff Begins Across Punjab – PECTAA Releases Official Financial Framework:
The Punjab Education, Curriculum, Training & Assessment Authority (PECTAA) has officially announced the financial and operational framework for the 4-week promotion-linked training program for BS-16 to BS-17 staff across Punjab. According to the notification (No. PECTAA/Director(T&C)/PLT 16-17/2025/07) dated 22nd May 2025, the training will commence from 26th May 2025 to 26th June 2025, under the supervision of regional PECTAA offices.
To ensure transparency and uniformity, detailed financial guidelines have been issued covering aspects such as honoraria for trainers, trainee refreshment, stationery cost, support staff, and strict procedures for voucher submissions, cheque issuance, stock records, and income tax deductions. The notification stresses adherence to PPRA rules, FBR tax policies, and overall fiscal discipline.
This training aims to professionally uplift BS-16 employees and prepare them for BS-17 responsibilities under a well-audited, documented setup. All regional offices are instructed to comply strictly and submit complete financial records after training completion. Please find notification:
PUNJAB EDUCATION CURRICULUM,
TRAINING & ASSESSMENT AUTHORITY,
Link Wahdat Road, Lahore
No. PECTAA/Director(T&C)/PLT 16-17/2025/07/ Dated: 22nd May, 2025
To
The Principals District PECTAA Offices,
Kot Lakhpat Lahore, Sharqpur Dist. Sheikhupura, H/9, Islamabad, Talagang Dist. Chakwal, Sargodha, Mianwali, Ghakhar Dist. Gujranwala, Pasrur Dist. Sialkot, Narowal, Gujrat, Faisalabad, T.T Singh, D.G Khan (Male), Muzaffargarh, Bosan Road Multan, Sahiwal, Chistian Dist. Bahawalnagar, Bahawalpur (Male), Khanpur Dist. R.Y Khan.
SUBJECT: FINANCIAL GUIDELINES FOR 04-WEEK PROMOTION LIKED TRAINING OF BS-16 TO BS-17 IN THE FIELD W.E.F 26-05-2025 TO 26-06-2025.
The Competent authority has approved the subject training under the arrangement/supervision of PECTAA.
Financial Guidelines/Instructions
2. The expenditure will be incurred strictly in accordance with the following financial guidelines/instructions as per funds enumerated object/head-wise in the enclosed financial plan and in case of any irregularity, the concerned PECTAA heads will be held responsible:
i. Honoraria of Resource Person @ Rs. 4,000/- per session (04 session per day).
ii. Refreshment of Trainees @ Rs. 1200/- per trainee per day (Breakfast + Tea + Lunch + Dinner).
iii. Stationery @ Rs.500/- per trainee for whole training.
iv. Others @ Rs. 1,000/- per class per day and cleanliness & Support Staff Cost @ Rs.10,000/- for whole training.
v. All the payments should be made on cross cheques and not in cash payment mode for each transaction.
vi. Copy of all cheques issued for subject training must be submitted with the vouched accounts.
vii. Copy of bank statement should be attached with vouched accounts and all cheques issued for subject training cleared in bank statement should be highlighted.
viii. District PECTAA heads will ensure that under no circumstances budget allocated for one object is used for another object.
ix. The Expenditure may be materialized subject to codal and procedural formalities to be completed by Principal, PECTAA Field Office as well as by observing PPRA rules, FBR and taxes.
x. Original attendance sheets of participants and RPS containing the detail of their status/designation, department/office and CNIC No. will be furnished along with vouched accounts.
xi. Attested copies of the pages of Stock Registers showing items entered and issued shall be submitted along with vouched accounts.
xii. The expenditure should be incurred as per actual number of participants on the basis of attendance strictly in accordance with rules/policy.
xiii. A consolidated summary of the expenditure to be incurred on training object/head wise should be attached with original vouched accounts.
xiv. Each document of payment (acquaintance rolls, stationary bills, copy of stock register showing items entered and issued, refreshment bills, photocopies etc.) must be signed and stamped by concerned Education Officer (EO) duly counter signed by Principal, PECTAA Field Office.
xv. List containing nomination of the participants duly signed by District PECTAA heads and Education Officer (EOS) should be attached.
xvi. The concerned Principal, PECTAA Field Office will deduct PST @16% and Income Tax @11% on services rendered in case of Active Tax Payer/ Filer.
xvii. Savings/Unspent balance, if any, will be deposited through challan 32-A in the Head of Account CO-2818 Education in favour Treasury Officer Lahore along with vouched accounts completed in all respects within seven (07) days after completion of training and immediately reconciled the accounts/funds with Finance unit of PECTAA, Head Quarter Lahore for audit purpose along with covering letter.
xviii. Check list for Vouched Accounts duly signed and stamped be attached.
Note: The concerned Regional Programme Managers will actively monitor the training and ensure that all necessary arrangements including the expenditure are made in accordance with financial guidelines/ rules/policy by adhering to the prescribed time frame.
3. It is, therefore, directed that all necessary actions regarding the transaction of funds to the quarter concerned and allied arrangements must be made in a transparent manner under intimation to the Director Finance, Punjab Education, Curriculum, Training & Assessment Authority, Head Quarter Lahore on priority basis.
DIRECTOR FINANCE
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR FINANCE
PECTAA Ensures Transparent Budget Use for Training Programs – Regional Compliance Is Crucial:
This financial notification is a crucial step toward enhancing transparency in Punjab’s teacher training programs, ensuring that public funds are used responsibly and in line with audit and taxation standards. With detailed head-wise financial planning and mandatory documentation, the PECTAA training initiative not only supports professional growth for BS-16 officers but also reinforces good governance practices within the education system.
District and Regional PECTAA offices must follow the financial checklist, tax deductions, cross-cheque rules, and submission of vouched accounts to the Finance Directorate at PECTAA Headquarters, Lahore, within the specified timeframe. Failure to comply may lead to administrative consequences and audit issues.
At Vocal Pakistan, we recommend all stakeholders involved to carefully study this Government Notification, circulate it among the concerned training teams, and complete preparations well before 26 May 2025. Stay updated with teacher training notifications, financial circulars, and official Punjab education department news—right here at Vocal Pakistan.
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