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THE PUNJAB FAIR PRICE SHOPS (FACTORIES) ORDINANCE, 1971

THE PUNJAB FAIR PRICE SHOPS (FACTORIES) ORDINANCE, 1971   The Punjab Fair Price Shops (Factories) Ordinance, 1971, is a significant piece of legislation within the Punjab province of Pakistan that governs the establishment and regulation of fair price shops in factories. This ordinance is aimed at ensuring that factory workers have access to essential commodities at fair prices within the premises of factories, enhancing the welfare of workers and promoting industrial harmony.        Short title, extent and commencement. Definitions. Establishment of fair price shops. Keeping of sufficient stocks. Display of list of fair prices. Monthly quota for a worker. Purchase and procurement of essential articles. Sale of essential articles. Purchase of articles on credit basis. Constitution of Managing Committee. Functions of the Managing Committee. Appointment of Inspectors and Chief Inspector and their functions. Penalty. Cognizance and trial of offences. Indemnity. Exemption. Power to make rules. SCHEDULE   [1]THE PUNJAB FAIR PRICE SHOPS (FACTORIES) ORDINANCE, 1971 (Pb Ordinance XIII of 1971) [3 July 1971] An Ordinance to provide for the establishment of fair price shops in certain factories in the Punjab Preamble.— WHEREAS it is expedient to provide for the establishment and maintenance of fair price shops for the sale of certain articles of daily use at cheaper rates to the workers employed in certain factories in the Punjab; NOW, THEREFORE, in pursuance of the Martial Law Proclamation of 25th March, 1969, read with the Provisional Constitution Order, and in exercise of all powers enabling him in that behalf, the Governor of the Punjab is pleased to make and promulgate the following Ordinance:- Short title, extent and commencement.— (1) This Ordinance may be called the Punjab Fair Price Shops (Factories) Ordinance, 1971. (2)       It shall extend to whole of the Punjab. (3)       It shall come into force on such date, in such areas and shall apply to such factories or class of factories as Government may, by notification in the official Gazette, specify in that behalf. Definitions.— In this Ordinance, unless the context otherwise requires, the following expressions shall have the meanings hereby respectively assigned to them, that is to say— (a)  “Chief Inspector” means a Chief Inspector appointed under section 12 of this Ordinance and includes a person appointed by Government to perform all or any of the functions of a Chief Inspector in any area; (b)  “collective bargaining agent” means a registered trade union of workers in a factory to act as agent or representative of workers in matters of collective bargaining with the employer and where there are more than one registered trade union in a factory, the trade union which as a result of a referendum held under section 22 of the Industrial Relations Ordinance, 1969, has been determined as a collective bargaining agent; (c)  “employer” means a person or body of persons whether incorporated or not, who or which employ workers in a factory and includes an owner, occupier, manager, agent, representative, or any other person who is ultimately in supervision, control and management thereof; (d)  “essential articles” mean articles mentioned in the Schedule to this Ordinance and include any other article which the Government may, by notification, declare to be an essential article for the purposes of this Ordinance; (e)  “factory” means any premises including a part thereof on which any manufacturing process is carried on with the aid of power but does not include a mine; (f)  “fair price” means the price at which an essential article is purchased or procured by the employer under section 7 of the Ordinance, or controlled price, if any, fixed by the Government for the same essential article, whichever is less, and where an essential article manufactured or produced in a factory is to be supplied by that factory for the fair price shop thereof, the ex-factory wholesale price of such article; (g)  “fair price shop” means a shop established and maintained by an employer in or near a factory for selling essential articles at fair price to the workers of his factory and includes any room or premises where stock of essential articles is kept or stored; (h)  “family” means— (i) wife or husband, as the case may be, and children of a worker; and (ii) parents, brothers and sisters of a worker residing with and wholly dependant upon him; (i)  “Government” means Government of the Punjab; (j)  “Inspector” means an Inspector appointed under section 12 of the Ordinance; (k)  “Managing Committee” means a Managing Committee constituted under section 10 of the Ordinance; (l)  “prescribed” means prescribed by rules framed under this Ordinance; and (m)  “worker” means a person, other than an employer, employed in a factory for doing any skilled, unskilled, manual or clerical work for hire or reward, and employed whether directly or through a contractor, on the terms of employment either expressed or implied and includes an apprentice and a laid off worker. Establishment of fair price shops.— Every employer of a factory to which this Ordinance is applied shall, within one month from the date of its application, establish and maintain a fair price shop for the workers of his factory: Provided that Government may, for sufficient reasons, by an order in writing extend the said period in respect of any factory or class of factories. Keeping of sufficient stocks.— An employer shall at all times keep and maintain or cause to be kept or maintained in the fair price shop sufficient stock and quantity of all essential articles to cater for the needs of the workers. Display of list of fair prices.— Every employer shall cause to be prepared in Urdu and displayed prominently inside and outside the fair price shop, lists showing the fair price of each and every essential article and no such article shall be sold or allowed to be sold at a price higher than the price entered therein. Monthly quota for a worker.— A worker may in a month buy from the fair price shop of the factory in which he is employed, such length, number or

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THE PUNJAB ESSENTIAL ARTICLES (CONTROL) ACT, 1973

THE PUNJAB ESSENTIAL ARTICLES (CONTROL) ACT, 1973

THE PUNJAB ESSENTIAL ARTICLES (CONTROL) ACT, 1973   The Punjab Essential Articles (Control) Act, 1973, is a significant piece of legislation within the Punjab province of Pakistan that empowers the government to regulate and control the production, distribution, and sale of essential articles. This act is designed to ensure the availability of essential goods to the public at fair prices and to prevent hoarding, black marketing, and other practices that could lead to shortages or inflation. Short title, extent and commencement. Definitions. Power to control production, supply, distribution, etc. of essential articles. Delegation of powers. Effect of orders inconsistent with other enactments. Punishment for contravention. Attempt and abetments. Offences by corporation. False statements. Offences and procedure. Presumption as to orders. Protection to action taken under the Act.    12-A.         Power to make addition to Schedule. Repeal. SCHEDULE   [1][1]THE PUNJAB ESSENTIAL ARTICLES (CONTROL) ACT, 1973 (Pb Act XVII of 1973) 16th October 1973 An Act to provide for regulation of supply, distribution, prices and trade and commerce in respect of certain essential articles   Preamble.— WHEREAS it is expedient in the public interest to provide for powers to regulate and control the production, acquisition, prices, keeping, storage, movement, transport, supply, distribution, disposal, use or consumption of, and trade and commerce in, certain essential articles in the Province of the Punjab; It is hereby enacted as follows:-   Short title, extent and commencement.— (1) This Act may be called the Punjab Essential Articles (Control) Act, 1973. (2)        It extends to the whole of the Province of the Punjab. (3)        [2][2][**] (4)        It shall come into force at once.   Definitions.— In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires, the following expressions shall have the meanings hereby respectively assigned to them, that is to say:- (a)  “Controller” means the Controller of Prices and Supplies appointed by the Government and includes a Deputy or Assistant Controller of Prices and Supplies so appointed, and any other officer authorised by the Government to exercise all or any of the powers of the Controller under this Act; (b)  “Government” means the Government of the Punjab; (c)  “essential articles” means any of the classes of articles mentioned in the Schedule to this Act; and (d) “notified order” means an order made under section 3 of this Act and notified in the official Gazette.   Power to control production, supply, distribution, etc. of essential articles.— (1) Government, so far as it appears to it to be necessary or expedient for maintaining or increasing supplies of any essential article, or for securing its equitable distribution and availability, or for controlling and fixing the prices of an essential article may, by notified order, provide for regulating or prohibiting the production, acquisition, treatment, keeping, storage, movement, transport, supply, distribution, availability at fair price, disposal, use or consumption thereof, and trade and commerce therein. (2)        Without prejudice to the generality of the powers conferred by sub-section (1), an order made thereunder may provide— (a)  for regulating by licences, permits or otherwise, the production, manufacture, acquisition, treatment, keeping, storage, movement, transport, supply, distribution, disposal, use and consumption of any essential article; (b)  for prohibiting the withholding from sale of any essential article ordinarily kept for sale; (c)  for controlling and fixing the prices at which any essential article may be bought or sold in any area; (d)  for displaying in a prominent place of business premises a list of prices fixed for sale and of the quantity of stock of essential articles available at the time of start of business on a day; (e)  for requiring any person holding stock of an essential article to sell the whole or a specified part of the stock to such person or class of persons or in such circumstances as may be specified in the order; (f)  for regulating or prohibiting any class of commercial or financial transactions relating to any essential article which, in the opinion of Government, officer or authority making the order are, or if unregulated are likely to be detrimental to public interest; (g)  for collecting any information or statistics with a view to regulating or prohibiting any of the aforesaid matters; (h)  for requiring persons engaged in the production, supply or distribution of, or trade or commerce in, any essential article, to maintain and produce for inspection such books, accounts and records relating to their business and to furnish such infor-mation relating thereto as may be specified in the order; and (i)  for any incidental and supplementary matters including, in particular, the entering and search of premises, vehicles, vessels and aircrafts, the seizure by a person authorised to make such search of any article in respect of which such person has reason to believe that a contravention of the order has been, is being, or is about to be committed or any records connected therewith, the grant or issue of licences, permits or other documents, and the charging of fees therefor. [3][3][(j)  for marking of fertilizer bags with the name of fertilizer, nutrient contents, and net weight of bag.] (3)        Government, so far as it appears to it to be necessary for maintaining or increasing the production and supply of an essential article, or for controlling and fixing of price of an essential article, may, by notified order, authorise the Controller to exercise with respect to the whole or any part of any such undertaking engaged in the production and supply of the articles as may be specified in the order such function of control as may be provided by the order. (4)        So long as an order is in force with respect to any undertaking or part thereof, the undertaking or the part thereof shall be carried on in accordance with any direction given by the Controller in accordance with the provisions of the order and any persons having any functions or management in relation to the undertaking or part thereof shall comply with any such direction.   Delegation of powers.— Government may, by notified order, direct that the

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THE PUNJAB CIVIL SERVANTS RECRUITMENT (Relaxation of Upper Age Limit) RULES, 1976

THE PUNJAB CIVIL SERVANTS RECRUITMENT (Relaxation of Upper Age Limit) RULES, 1976

THE PUNJAB CIVIL SERVANTS RECRUITMENT (Relaxation of Upper Age Limit) RULES, 1976   The Punjab Civil Servants Recruitment (Relaxation of Upper Age Limit) Rules, 1976, are a set of regulations within the Punjab province of Pakistan that provide guidelines for the relaxation of the upper age limit in the recruitment of civil servants. These rules outline specific circumstances and conditions under which the upper age limit for candidates seeking civil service positions may be relaxed, allowing for greater inclusivity in the recruitment process. [1st April, 1976] In exercise of the powers conferred by Section 23 of the Punjab Civil Servants Act. 1974, the Governor of the Punjab is pleased to make the following rules to relax the upper age limit prescribed for recruitment to various posts namely:- 1. (a) These rules may be called the Punjab Civil Servants Recruitment (Relaxation of Upper Age Limit) Rules, 1976. (b) These rules shall apply to the recruitment of all posts. (c) They shall come into force at once. 2. Definitions: In these rules, unless the context otherwise requires:- (i) ‘Scheduled Castes’ means the castes, races or tribes or parts of groups, within castes, races, or tribes declared to be scheduled castes under any law in force in the Punjab or so declared by Government for the purposes of various Services/Recruitment Rules, and (ii) ‘Under-developed Area’ means the Baluch Area of D.G.Khan District and such other areas as Government may declare to be under-developed areas for the purposes of various Service/Recruitment Rules. [(iii) ‘Disabled person’ means a person who, on account of injury, disease or congenital deformity, is handicapped for under taking any gainful profession or employment in order to cam his livelihood, land included a person who is blind, deaf, physically handicapped or mentally retarded: Provided that only such disabled person should be eligible to be considered for job reserved for disabled persons, who’ are duly registered with the Employment Exchange of the area and have been declared to be disabled and fit for work of a particular job by the Provincial Council as defined in Section 5 of Disabled Persons (Employment and Rehabilitation) Ordinance, 1981.] 3. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained in any rules applicable to any post or service:- [(i) In the case of the candidates from Scheduled Castes and Under-developed areas, for a period of 20 years from the commencing day of the Constitution of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, the upper age limit shall be relaxed by three years;] [(ii) in case of a person whose services under Government have been terminated for want of vacancy the period of service already rendered by him shall for the purposes of upper age limit under any rule, be excluded from his age; and ] [(iii) in the case of Ex-Defence personnel, the interval between the date of their release from the Defence Forces of Pakistan, including the Mujahid Force and the date of re-employment in a Civil Department subject to a maximum of seven years and the whole of the period of service rendered by them in such Forces shall for the purposes of upper age limit under any rule, be excluded from their age.] [(iv) in the case of a person who has rendered national service under the Pakistan National Service Ordinance, 1970, the period actually spent by him in such service shall, for the purpose of upper age limit prescribed under any rule, for appointment to any service/post be excluded from his age.] [(v) in the case of a candidate already working as a Government servant, the period of his continuous service as such shall for the purpose of upper age limit prescribed under any service rules of the post for which he is a candidate, be excluded from his age.] [Provided the upper-age limit shall not exceed. 35 years for recruitment to any post to be filled in on the recommendations of the Punjab Public Service Commission on the basis of the combined competitive examination [competitive examination.] [(vi) In case of a disabled person as defined in rule 2(iii) above the maximum upper age limit prescribed in the Service/Recruitment Rules, for appointment to a post, shall be raised by 10 years.] 4. The Punjab Civil Services Recruitment (Relaxation of Upper Age Limit for candidates belonging to Scheduled Castes and Under-developed Areas) Rules, 1973, are hereby repealed.   [contact-form][contact-field label=”Name” type=”name” required=”true” /][contact-field label=”Email” type=”email” required=”true” /][contact-field label=”Website” type=”url” /][contact-field label=”Message” type=”textarea” /][/contact-form]

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THE PUNJAB CIVIL SERVANTS ACT, 1974

THE PUNJAB CIVIL SERVANTS ACT, 1974

THE PUNJAB CIVIL SERVANTS ACT, 1974   SECTIONS                       CONTENTS CHAPTER I PRELIMINARY               1.         Short title, application and commencement.             2.         Definitions. CHAPTER II TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF SERVICE OF CIVIL SERVANTS             3.         Terms and conditions.             4.         Appointments.             5.         Probation.             6.         Confirmation.             7.         Seniority.             8.         Promotion.             8-A.     Out of turn promotion, etc.             9.         Postings and transfers.             10.       Termination of service.             11.       Reversion to a lower post.             11-A.   Certain persons to be liable to removal or reversion.             12.       Retirement from service.             13.       Employment after retirement.             14.       Conduct.             15.       Efficiency and discipline.             16.       Pay.             17.       Leave.             18.       Pension and gratuity.             19.       Provident fund.             20.       Benevolent Fund and Group Insurance.             21.       Right of appeal or representation.   CHAPTER III MISCELLANEOUS             22.       Saving.             22A.    Indemnity.             22B.    Jurisdiction barred. CHAPTER IV RULES             23.       Rules.             24.       Repeal of Punjab Ordinance No. II of 1974.       THE PUNJAB CIVIL SERVANTS ACT, 1974   (Pb Act VIII of 1974) 4th  June 1974 An Act to regulate the appointment to, and the terms and conditions of service in respect of the services of the Province of the Punjab   Preamble : —   WHEREAS it is expedient to regulate by law, the appointment to, and the terms and conditions of the services of the Province of the Punjab, and to provide for matters connected therewith or ancillary thereto;   It is hereby enacted as follows : —   Short title, application and commencement : — (1) This Act may be called the Punjab Civil Servants Act, 1974. (2)       It applies to all civil servants wherever they may be. (3)       It shall come into force at once.     CHAPTER I PRELIMINARY   Definitions : — (1) In this Act, unless there is anything repugnant in the subject or context, : — (a)       “ad hoc appointment” means appointment of a duly qualified person made otherwise than in accordance with the prescribed method of recruitment, pending recruitment in accordance with such method; (b)       “civil servant” means a person who is a member of a civil service of the Province or who holds a civil post in connection with the affairs of the Province, but does not include : — (i)        a person who is on deputation to the province from the Federation or any other Province or Authority; (ii)       a person who is employed on contract, or on work-charged basis, or who is paid from contingencies; or (iii)      a person who is a ‘worker’ or ‘workman’ as defined in the Factories Act, 1934 (XXV of 1934) or the Workmen’s Compensation Act, 1923 (VIII of 1923); (c)       “Government” means the Government of the Punjab; (d)       “initial recruitment” means appointment made otherwise than by promotion or transfer; (e)       “pay” means the amount drawn monthly by a civil servant as pay, and includes technical pay, special pay, personal pay and any other emoluments declared as pay by the prescribed authority; (f)        “permanent post” means a post sanctioned without limit of time; (g)       “prescribed” means prescribed by rules; (h)       “province” means the Province of the Punjab; (i)        “rules” means the rules made or deemed to have been made under this Act; (j)        “selection authority” means the Punjab Public Service Commission, departmental selection board, departmental selection committee or other authority or body on the recommendation of, or in consultation with which any appointment or promotion, as may be prescribed, is made; and (k)       “temporary post” means a post other than a permanent post. (2)       For the purpose of this Act, an appointment whether by promotion or otherwise, shall be deemed to have been made on regular basis if it is made in the prescribed manner.     CHAPTER II TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF SERVICE OF CIVIL SERVANTS   Terms and conditions : — The terms and conditions of service of a civil servant shall be as provided in this Act and the rules.   Appointments : — Appointment to a civil service of the province or to a civil post in connection with the affairs of the province, shall be made in the prescribed manner by the Governor or by a person authorised by him in that behalf.   Probation : — (1) An initial appointment to a service or post referred to in section 4, not being an ad hoc appointment, shall be on such probation and for such period of probation as may be prescribed. (2)       Any appointment of a civil servant by promotion or transfer to a service or post may also be made on such probation and for such period of probation as may be prescribed. (3)       Where, in respect of any service or post, the satisfactory completion of probation includes the passing of a prescribed examination, test or course or successful completion of any training, a person appointed on probation to such service or post who, before the expiry of the original or extended period of his probation, has failed to pass such examination or test or to successfully complete the course or the training shall, except as may be prescribed otherwise, : — (a)       if he was appointed to such service or post by initial recruitment, be discharged; or (b)       if he was appointed to such service or post by promotion or transfer, be reverted to the service or post from which he was promoted or transferred and against which he holds a lien or, if there be no such service or post, be discharged.   Confirmation : — (1) A person appointed on probation shall, on satisfactory completion of his probation, be eligible for confirmation in a service or a post as may be prescribed. (2)       A civil servant promoted to a post on probation shall, on satisfactory completion of his probation, be confirmed in such post as may be prescribed. (3)       A civil servant promoted to a post on regular basis shall be confirmed after rendering satisfactory service

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The Punjab Civil Servants (Efficiency and Discipline) Rules, 1999

The Punjab Civil Servants (Efficiency and Discipline) Rules, 1999

The Punjab Civil Servants (Efficiency and Discipline) Rules, 1999   The Punjab Civil Servants (Efficiency and Discipline) Rules, 1999, form a vital set of regulations in the governance and management of civil servants within the Punjab province of Pakistan. These rules are designed to ensure the efficiency and discipline of civil servants, setting out procedures for addressing issues related to their conduct, performance, and behavior in the workplace. Rules Contents     Preamble     CHAPTER 1   1. Short title, commencement and application.   2. Definitions     Chapter II PENALTIES   3. Grounds for penalty.   4. Penalties.     Chapter III INQUIRY AND IMPOSITION OF PENALTIES   5. Initiation of proceedings.   6. Procedure to be observed by the authority   7. Procedure to be observed by the inquiry officer or inquiry committee.   8. Appearance of Counsel.   9. Expeditious disposal of proceedings.   10.     11. Certain rules not to apply in certain cases   12. Procedure of inquiry against offices lent to other governments etc.   13. Power to order medical Examinations to mental or bodily infirmity   14. Powers of Inquiry Officer and Inquiry Committee.     Chapter IV APPEALS, REVISIONS, ETC.   15. Appeal against Penalty.   16. Petition of appeal.   17. Determination of appeal.   18. Review and not appeal in certain cases.   19. No second appeal except in certain cases.   20. Revision     Chapter V REPEAL   21. Repeal.   The Punjab Civil Servants (Efficiency and Discipline) Rules, 1999 21st June. 1999 In exercise of the powers conferred upon him by section 23 of the Punjab Civil Servants Act, 1974, the Governor of the Punjab is pleased to make the following rules, namely:- CHAPTER I PRELIMINARY Short title, commencement and application.-(1) These Rules may be called the Punjab Civil Servants (Efficiency and Discipline) Rules, 1999. (2) They shall come into force at once and apply to all civil servants except members of such services and holders of such posts, as may be specified by , government. 2. Definitions.-(1) In these rules, unless She context otherwise requires:- (a) ‘accused’ means a civil servant against whom action is taken under these rules; (b) ‘authority’ means the government or an officer or authority designated by it to exercise the powers of the authority under these rules; (c) ‘Enquiry Officer’ means an officer appointed by the authority to perform the functions of an Enquiry Officer under these rules; (d) ‘Enquiry Committee’ means a group of officers (headed by a convener) appointed by the authority to perform the functions of Enquiry committee under these rules; (e) ‘misconduct’ means conduct prejudicial to good order or service discipline or contrary to the Punjab Government Servants (Conduct) Rules, 1966 or conduct unbecoming of an officer and a gentleman and includes any act on the part of a civil servant to bring or attempt to bring political or other outside influence directly or indirectly to bear on the Governor, the Chief Minister, a Minister, or any government officer in respect of any matter relating to the appointment, promotion, transfer, punishment, retirement or other conditions of service of a civil servant; and (f) ‘Penalty’ means a penalty which may be imposed under these rules. (2) In case two or more civil servants are to be proceeded against jointly, the authority for the civil servant senior-most in rank, shall be the authority in respect of all such accused. (3) Subject to these rules, the various authorities empowered to award major penalties under the various Delegation of Powers Rules, shall, in respect of the civil servants for whom they are authorised under the said rules to exercise the powers of the authority under these rules (4) Words and expressions used but not defined shall bear the same meanings as they bear in the Punjab Civil Servants Act, 1974. (5) Save in case where the Government is to act as ‘the authority’ and notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained in rule 2, where the authority would personally be interested in the result of the proceedings under these rules, it shall nut proceed with the case and shall report the matter to the appellate authority to which the orders passed by ‘the authority’ are ordinarily appealable and such appellate authority shall appoint and authorise another officer of the corresponding rank and status to act as the ‘authority’ CHAPTER II PENALTIES Grounds for penalty. -A civil servant, who:- (a) is inefficient or has ceased to be efficient; or (b) is guilty of misconduct; or (c) is corrupt, or may reasonably be considered corrupt because:- (i) he is, or any of his dependents or any other person through him or on his behalf, is in possession of pecuniary resources or of property disproportionate to his known sources of income, which he cannot reasonably account for; or (ii) he has assumed a style of living beyond his ostensible means; or (iii) he has a persistent reputation of being corrupt; or (d) is engaged, or is reasonably suspected of being engaged in subversive activities, or is reasonably suspected of being associated with other engaged in subversive activities or is guilty of disclosure of official secrets to any un-authorised person, and his retention in service is, prejudicial to national security; shall be liable to be proceeded against under these rules and one or more of the penalties hereinafter mentioned may be imposed on him. 4. Penalties.-(1) The following are the penalties namely:- (a) Minor Penalties:– (i) censure;. (ii) withholding, for a specific period, promotion or increment, otherwise than for unfitness for promotion or financial advancement in accordance with the rules or orders pertaining to the service or post; (b) Major Penalties:- (i) reduction to a lower post or pay-scale or to a lower stage in a pay-scale; (ii) recovery of the whole or any part of any pecuniary loss caused to government by negligence or breach of orders; (iii) compulsory retirement’, (iv) removal from service; and (v) dismissal from service. (2) Removal from

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THE PUNJAB CIVIL SERVANTS (APPOINTMENT AND CONDITIONS OF SERVICE) RULES, 1974

THE PUNJAB CIVIL SERVANTS (APPOINTMENT AND CONDITIONS OF SERVICE) RULES, 1974

THE PUNJAB CIVIL SERVANTS (APPOINTMENT AND CONDITIONS OF SERVICE) RULES, 1974   The Punjab Civil Servants (Appointment and Conditions of Service) Rules, 1974, represent a crucial set of regulations that govern the appointment, terms, and conditions of service for civil servants in the Punjab province of Pakistan. These rules establish the framework for the recruitment, employment, and management of civil servants, ensuring transparency and consistency in the civil service sector.   No. SOR-III-1-25/2002, dated 24-9-2002.—In exercise of the powers conferred upon him under section 23 of the Punjab civil Servants Act, 1974 (VII of 1974), the governor of the Punjab is pleased to direct that the following amendments shall be made in the Punjab Civil Servants (Appointment and Conditions of Service) Rules, 1974 namely:–   For Rule-15, the following shall be substituted:–   “15”    (1) A person in the service of an autonomous or semi-autonomous organization or Federal Government or other provinces, who possesses minimum educational qualifications, experience of, comparable length of service prescribed for the post shall be eligible for appointment to the said post on deputation for a period not exceeding three years at a time, on such terms and conditions as may be sanctioned by the Government in consultation with lending organization.   Subject to any rules or orders on the subject issued by the Government, a Civil servant who fulfils the conditions and is considered suitable may be sent on deputation to an autonomous or semi-autonomous organization established by law or to Federal Government of other province on such terms and conditions, as may be decided by appointing authority in consultation with the borrowing organization. Provided that leave and pension contribution shall invariable be made by the borrowing organization.   Need more information Our panel of skilled Lawyers in Pakistan specializes in separation cases in Pakistan and offers personalized advice and robust legal solutions. AI Legal Site: For general information, visit 24Justice.com – Pakistan’s First Legal AI Site. Personalized Assistance: For more specific queries or legal representation, reach out to us: Call: 0092 308 5510031 WhatsApp: 0092 308 5510031 Contact Form: Prefer writing? Fill out our contact form below, and we’ll respond promptly [contact-form][contact-field label=”Name” type=”name” required=”true” /][contact-field label=”Email” type=”email” required=”true” /][contact-field label=”Website” type=”url” /][contact-field label=”Message” type=”textarea” /][/contact-form]

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The Punjab, Civil Servants (Amendment) Ordinance 2001

The Punjab, Civil Servants (Amendment) Ordinance 2001

The Punjab, Civil Servants (Amendment) Ordinance 2001   The Punjab Civil Servants (Amendment) Ordinance 2001 represents a significant piece of legislation within the governance framework of the Punjab province in Pakistan. This ordinance introduces amendments and modifications to the Punjab Civil Servants Act, 1974, which governs the terms, conditions, and management of civil servants within the province. An  ordinance  further to amend the Punjab Civil Servants Act, 1974. Whereas, it is expedient further to amend the Punjab Civil Servants Act, 1974 (VIII of 1974) in the manner hereinafter appearing;  Now, therefore, pursuant to the instructions of the Chief Executive of Pakistan under Article 4 of the Provisional Constitution (Amendment) Order No. 9 of 1999 as amended by Chief Executive’s Order No. 11 of 2000, the Governor of the Punjab is pleased to make and promulgate the following Ordinance:– Short title and commencement.– (1) This Ordinance may be called the Punjab Civil Servants (Amendment) Ordinance 2001. (2)   It shall come into force at once. Substitution of Section 12, Act VIII of 1974– In the Punjab Civil Servants Act, 1974 (VIII of 1974), for section 12 the following shall be substituted, namely:– “12 Retirement from Service– (1) Civil Servant shall retire from service– (i)    on such date after he has completed twenty years of service qualifying for pension or other retirement benefits as the competent authority may, in public interest, direct; or (ii)   where no direction is given under clause (i) on the completion of the sixtieth year of this age. (2)   No direction under clause (i) of sub-section (1) shall be made until the Civil Servant has been informed in writing of the grounds on which it is proposed to make the direction and has been given a reasonable opportunity of showing cause against the said direction. Explanation: In this section, “competent authority” means the appointing authority prescribed in rule 6 of the Punjab Civil Servants (Appointment and Conditions of Service) Rules, 1974.” Need more information Our panel of skilled Lawyers in Pakistan specializes in separation cases in Pakistan and offers personalized advice and robust legal solutions. AI Legal Site: For general information, visit 24Justice.com – Pakistan’s First Legal AI Site. Personalized Assistance: For more specific queries or legal representation, reach out to us: Call: 0092 308 5510031 WhatsApp: 0092 308 5510031 Contact Form: Prefer writing? Fill out our contact form below, and we’ll respond promptly [contact-form][contact-field label=”Name” type=”name” required=”true” /][contact-field label=”Email” type=”email” required=”true” /][contact-field label=”Website” type=”url” /][contact-field label=”Message” type=”textarea” /][/contact-form]  

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THE PUNJAB BOARD OF REVENUE ACT

THE PUNJAB BOARD OF REVENUE ACT, 1957

THE PUNJAB BOARD OF REVENUE ACT, 1957   The Punjab Board of Revenue Act, 1957, is a significant piece of legislation in the province of Punjab, Pakistan, that governs the establishment, functions, and powers of the Board of Revenue. This act plays a pivotal role in the administration of land revenue and the management of land records, ensuring efficient land revenue collection and management within the province.   SECTIONS                        CONTENTS             1.         Short title, extent and commencement.             2.         Definitions.             3.         Constitution of a Board of Revenue.             4.         Superintendence and control of Revenue Officers and Revenue Courts.             5.         Powers of the Board.             6.         Conduct of business.             7.         Revision of orders by the Board.             8.         Review of orders by the Board.             9.         Power to make rules.             10.       Savings and validation.             11.      Repeal of West Pakistan Ordinance XII of 1956 and continuance of action taken thereunder.     THE PUNJAB BOARD OF REVENUE ACT, 1957   (W.P. Act XI of 1957) 28th  February 1957 An Act to provide for the constitution of a Board of Revenue for the Punjab   Preamble : —   WHEREAS it is expedient to provide for the constitution of a Board of Revenue for the Punjab:   It is hereby enacted as follows : —   Short title, extent and commencement : — (1) This Act may be called the Punjab Board of Revenue Act, 1957. (2)        It extends to the whole of the Province of the Punjab] except the Tribal Areas. (3)        It shall be deemed to have come into force on and from the 14th day of October, 1955.   Definitions : — Unless there is anything repugnant in the subject or context : — (i)         “Board” means the Board of Revenue established under this Act; (ii)        “Government” means the Government of the Punjab; and (iii)       “Member” means a member of the Board of Revenue established under this Act.   Constitution of a Board of Revenue : — (1) There shall be a Board of Revenue for the Punjab which shall consist of such Members as may be appointed by the Government from time to time. (2)        The Government may, whenever considered necessary or expedient, appoint or remove a Member.   Superintendence and control of Revenue Officers and Revenue Courts : — (1) Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained in any other law for the time being in force, but subject to the provisions of sub-section (2), and to any orders of the Government with respect to the appointments and conditions of service of Revenue Officers, the general superintendence and control over all Revenue Officers and Revenue Courts in West Pakistan shall vest in, and all such officers, in so far as their functions as Revenue Officers are concerned, shall be subordinate to the Board. (2)        The Board shall be subject to the control of the Government, and in all matters, other than those in which the Board exercises appellate and revisional jurisdiction, the Government shall have power to issue such directions to the Board as may be considered necessary or expedient and the Board shall carry out those directions.   Powers of the Board : — (1) The Board shall be the controlling authority in all matters connected with the administration of land, collection of land revenue, preparation of land records and other matters relating thereto. (2)        The Board shall be the highest court of appeal and revision in revenue cases in the Province. (3)        All proceedings relating to any of the matters referred to in sub-sections (1) and (2) which immediately before the date of coming into force of this Act, were pending before the final appellate or revisional authority of any Province, State or other territory or area which has been included in the Province of West Pakistan, shall stand transferred to the Board.   Conduct of business : — (1) Subject to the approval of the Government, the Board may distribute its business amongst its members and may, by rules, regulate the procedure of all proceedings before it. (2)        Any order made or a decree passed by a Member shall be deemed to be the order or decree of the Board. (3)        Where in a case which the Members of the Board are required to dispose of collectively, in accordance with the rules framed under this Act, there is a difference of opinion amongst the Members as to the decision to be given on any point : — (a)        it shall be decided according to the opinion of the majority of Members if there is such a majority; and (b)        if the Members are equally divided, the Members shall state the point on which they differ and the case shall then be heard, on that point, collectively by those Members who heard it and by another Member, and if there is no such Member, by an additional Member to be appointed by the Government for the purpose of that case, and then the point on which there is the difference of opinion shall be decided according to the opinion of the majority of all such Members.   Revision of orders by the Board : — (1) Any order made or a decree passed by a Member either on appeal or in revision shall, subject to any order made or decree passed under the provisions of sub-sections (2) and (3) of this section and of section 8, be final. (2)        Any person considering himself aggrieved by an order made or a decree passed by a Member, in such class of cases as may be specified in the rules framed under section 9 of this Act, may apply to the Board for revision of such order or decree, and if the Full Board considers that there are sufficient reasons for doing so, it may revise that order or decree and pass such further order as it may think fit after hearing the applicant: Provided that no revision shall lie to the Full Board

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The Punjab Service Tribunals Act, 1974

The Punjab Service Tribunals Act, 1974

The Punjab Service Tribunals Act, 1974   The Punjab Service Tribunals Act, 1974, is a significant piece of legislation in Pakistan, particularly within the Punjab province, that establishes Service Tribunals to adjudicate on disputes and grievances related to the conditions of service of government employees. This act plays a pivotal role in safeguarding the rights and interests of government servants by providing them with a dedicated forum for the resolution of employment-related issues.   Contents     Preamble   1. Short title, commencement and application   2. Definitions   3. Tribunals   3-A. Constitution of Benches   4. Appeal to Tribunals   5. Power of Tribunals   6.      7.     8. Abatement of suits and other proceedings   9. Applicability of the provisions of the Limitation Act, 1908   10.     11. Rules   12. Repeal of Punjab Ordinance No. V of 1974     FIRST SCHEDULE     SECOND SCHEDULE     THE PUNJAB SERVICE TRIBUNALS ACT, 1974   IX OF 1974 20th June, 1974 An Act to provide for the establishment of [Service] Tribunals to exercise jurisdiction regarding matters relating to the terms and conditions of service in respect of services of the Province of the Punjab. Preamble: Whereas it is expedient to provide for the establishment of [Service] Tribunals to exercise exclusive jurisdiction regarding the matters relating to the terms and conditions of service in respect of the services of the Province of the Punjab and for matters connected therewith or ancillary thereto; It is hereby enacted as follows: Short title, commencement and application: (1) This Act may be called the Punjab [Service] Tribunals Act, 1974. (2) It shall come into force at once. (3) It applies to all civil servants wherever they may be. 2. Definitions: In this Act, unless there is anything repugnant in the subject or context: (a) ‘Chairman means the Chairman of the Tribunal; (b) ‘Civil Servant’ means a person who is or who has been member of a civil service of the Province or who holds or has held a civil post in connection with the affairs of the. Province but does not include:- (i) a person who is or who has been on deputation to the Province from the Federation or any other Province or authority; (ii) a person who is or who has been employed on contact, or on work-charged basis, or who is or has been paid from contingencies; or (iii) a person who is or has been a ‘worker’ or ‘workman’ as defined in the Factories Act, 1934 (XXV of 1934) or the Workmen’s Compensation Act, 1923 (VIII of 1923); (c) ‘Government’ means the Government of the Punjab; (d) ‘Governor’ means the Governor of the Punjab; (e) ‘Member’ means the Member of the Tribunal; (f) ‘Registrar’ means the Registrar of a Tribunal and includes any other person authorised by a Tribunal to perform the functions and duties of the Registrar; and (g) ‘Tribunal’ means a [Service] Tribunal established by this Act, or a Bench thereof. 3. Tribunals; (1) The Governor may, by notification in the official Gazette, establish one or more Service Tribunals, and, where there are established more than one Tribunal, the Governor shall specify in the notification the class or classes of civil servants in respect of whom all the territorial limits within or the class or classes of cases in respect of which each such Tribunal shall exercise jurisdiction under this Act. (2) A Tribunal shall have exclusive jurisdiction in respect of matters relating to the terms and conditions .of service of civil servants, including disciplinary matters. (3) A Tribunal shall consist of- (a) A Chairman, being a person who has been or is qualified to be judge of a High Court; and (b) two members each of whom is a person who possesses such qualifications as may be prescribed by rules. (4) The Chairman and members of a Tribunal shall he appointed by the Governor on such terms; and conditions as he may determine. (5) The Chairman or a member of a Tribunal may resign his office by writing under his hand addressed to the Governor. (6) The Chairman or a member of a Tribunal hall not hold any other office of profit in the service of Pakistan if his remuneration is hereby increased. (7) Notwithstanding anything contained in sub-section (3), sub-section (4), sub-section (5) or sub-section (6), a Tribunal established to exercise jurisdiction in respect of a specified class or classes of cases, may consist of one or more persons in the service of Pakistan to be appointed by the Governor.] 3-A. Constitution (if Benches: (i) Notwithstanding anything contained in Section 3, the Chairman may constitute a Bench consisting of himself or one member only or two Members without the Chairman or the Chairman and a Member and when so constituted a Bench shall be deemed to be a Tribunal. (2) If a Bench is unable to arrive at a unanimous decision in an appeal, the matter shall he placed before the full Tribunal and the decision of the Tribunal shall he expressed in terms of (he opinion of the majority: Provided that if the Chairman or the Member who was not already on the Bench cannot he associated or is unable for any reason to take part in the hearing of the appeal, the decision of the Tribunal shall be expressed in terms of the opinion of the senior member of the Bench. (3) The Chairman may, at any stage of hearing of any appeal, withdraw it from the Tribunal and entrust it to a Bench or may withdraw any appeal pending before a Bench and make it over to another Branch or to the Tribunal]. 4. Appeal to Tribunals: (i) Any civil servant aggrieved by any final order, whether original or appellate, made by a departmental authority in respect of any of the terms and condition of his service may, within thirty days of the communication of such order to him or within six months of

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THE PUNJAB CIVIL SERVICES (Delegation of Powers) RULES, 1983

THE PUNJAB CIVIL SERVICES (Delegation of Powers) RULES, 1983

THE PUNJAB CIVIL SERVICES (Delegation of Powers) RULES, 1983 The Punjab Civil Services (Delegation of Powers) Rules, 1983, hold significant importance in the governance and administration of the Punjab province in Pakistan. These rules provide the legal framework for the delegation of powers within the Punjab Civil Services, enabling efficient decision-making and administrative processes. They play a pivotal role in streamlining the functioning of the civil services and enhancing governance. 22nd  November, 1983.   In exercise of the powers conferred on him by Article 241 of the Constitution of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan read with provisional Constitution Order, 1981 (CMLA’s Order, I of 1981) the Governor of the Punjab is pleased to make the following Rules, namely: Short title and commencement: (1) These rules may be called the Punjab (Civil Services) Delegation of Powers Rules, 1983. (2) They shall come into force with immediate effect. Definitions: In these rules, unless the context otherwise requires the following expressions shall have the meanings hereby respectively assigned to them, that is to say: (a) ‘Appendix’ means an appendix to these rules: (b) ‘Chief Secretary’: means the Chief Secretary to Government. (c) ‘Government’ means the government of the Punjab. Powers of appointing authorities: All authorities competent to transfer, suspend and take other disciplinary action against a Government servants whom they are competent to appoint. Powers of other authorities: (a) The authorities competent to transfer, suspend and take other disciplinary action against a Government servant shall have the powers indicated in Appendix B in respect of the Government servants whom they are competent to transfer, suspend or take other disciplinary action,. (b) The authorities declared as Controlling officers by the Administrative Department shall have the powers of Controlling officers in respect of Civil Servants for whom they have been declared as such. 5. The authorities specified in column 2 of Appendix ‘C’ shall have the powers of the appointing authority shown in column 3 of the said Appendix in respect of such Government servants under their administrative control, as are indicated in column 4 thereof. Powers of Chief Secretary: The Chief Secretary shall, in addition to the powers vested in him under rules 3 and 4, have the powers indicated in Appendix D. Powers of the Administrative Department: The Administrative Department shall exercise the powers in column 2 of Appendix ‘E’ to the extent mentioned in column 3. In addition, the Administrative Secretaries shall have powers in respect of ministerial establishment employed/posted in the respective Secretariat Departments with regard to the following items mentioned in Appendix ‘A’ subject to the condition specified in column 3 thereof against each item.   The Heads of Attached Departments and other sub-ordinate authorities mentioned in column 3 of Appendix ‘F’ shall exercise powers in the cases detailed in column 2 to the extent specified in column 4. Powers to be in supersession of existing powers: The powers delegated under these rules shall be in supersession of the powers delegated under any rule, order, notification or instrument in force in the Punjab. Where, however, these rules make no provision, the delegations in force immediately before the issue of these rules will continue to remain in force. The West Pakistan (Civil Services) Delegation of Powers Rules, 1962 are hereby repealed. Need more information Our panel of skilled Lawyers in Pakistan specializes in separation cases in Pakistan and offers personalized advice and robust legal solutions. AI Legal Site: For general information, visit 24Justice.com – Pakistan’s First Legal AI Site. Personalized Assistance: For more specific queries or legal representation, reach out to us: Call: 0092 308 5510031 WhatsApp: 0092 308 5510031 Contact Form: Prefer writing? Fill out our contact form below, and we’ll respond promptly [contact-form][contact-field label=”Name” type=”name” required=”true” /][contact-field label=”Email” type=”email” required=”true” /][contact-field label=”Website” type=”url” /][contact-field label=”Message” type=”textarea” /][/contact-form]

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