Ad-hoc Relief Allowance 2024 for Punjab Government Employees
Key Points:
- Grant of Allowance: The Punjab Government has approved an Ad-hoc Relief Allowance 2024 for its civil servants, effective from July 1, 2024, and continuing until further notice.
- Applicable to: The allowance b
- Whycovers all civil servants of the Punjab Government and contract employees working in civil posts on standard terms and conditions.
- Allowance Rates:
- BS-1 to BS-16: 25% of Running Basic Pay
- BS-17 to BS-22: 20% of Running Basic Pay
- Conditions:
- Subject to Income Tax
- Admissible during Leave and LPR (Leave Preparatory Retirement) except for Extraordinary Leave (without pay)
- Not considered part of emoluments for pension/gratuity calculation or House Rent recovery
- Not applicable to civil servants posted abroad
- Admissible to repatriated civil servants at the rate they would have received if not posted abroad
FAQs:
Q: Who is eligible for the Ad-hoc Relief Allowance 2024?
A: All civil servants of the Punjab Government and contract employees working in civil posts on standard terms and conditions are eligible.
Q: When will the allowance be effective?
A: The allowance is effective from July 1, 2024.
Q: How is the allowance calculated?
A: The allowance is calculated as a percentage of the employee’s Running Basic Pay: * BS-1 to BS-16: 25% * BS-17 to BS-22: 20%
Q: Will the allowance be taxed?
A: Yes, the allowance is subject to Income Tax.
Q: Is the allowance admissible during leave?
A: Yes, the allowance is admissible during Leave and LPR (Leave Preparatory Retirement) except for Extraordinary Leave (without pay).
Q: Will the allowance be considered part of emoluments for pension/gratuity calculation?
A: No, the allowance is not considered part of emoluments for pension/gratuity calculation or House Rent recovery.
Q: Is the allowance admissible for civil servants posted abroad?
A: No, the allowance is not admissible for civil servants posted abroad.
Conclusion:
The Punjab Government has provided much-needed relief to its employees with the Ad-hoc Relief Allowance 2024. The allowance aims to support civil servants and contract employees during challenging economic times.
