In a recent development, the Accountant General of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa has issued crucial instructions regarding the unnecessary withholding of salaries for government employees. The move follows rising concerns and complaints from employees about the suspension of their salaries without proper justification.
Key Instructions to Relevant Officials
The Accountant General’s office has issued clear guidelines to concerned officials, stressing that government employees’ salaries should only be withheld in specific circumstances. According to the issued directives, salaries can only be suspended if the employee is retired, transferred, or dismissed. Any withholding of salary outside these conditions is considered a violation of regulations.
Regulations on Salary Withholding
The official communication highlights that salaries should not be withheld under any other circumstances, such as absenteeism, without proper documentation. In such cases, the concerned employee’s attendance record, along with an order signed by senior authorities, should be provided to justify the salary suspension.
Immediate Compliance with New Guidelines
The Accountant General of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa has directed the relevant authorities to strictly follow these new guidelines to ensure that salaries are withheld only when legally permissible. This step is aimed at resolving the concerns of government employees and preventing unnecessary disruptions in their pay.
Growing Concerns Among Government Employees
The recent news has raised concerns among government employees, especially in light of the government’s decision to shut down several public institutions. Employees fear job insecurity and the possibility of unemployment as a result of these closures. With the government’s right-sizing measures identifying several institutions for closure, these fears have escalated.
Federal Government’s Plans for Further Closures
Sources indicate that the federal government is considering the closure of more government institutions as part of its broader right-sizing initiatives. These potential closures have further fueled anxiety among employees, raising questions about job stability and the future of public sector workers.
