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official circular issued by the Controller General of Accounts (CGA), Pakistan.
Purpose: The circular communicates a change in the procedure for payment of encashment in lieu of Leave Pay and Allowances (LPR) to government employees upon retirement.
Key Points:
Payment Timing: Previously, the encashment (payment for accumulated leave) might have been processed after retirement. Now, it will be paid in the last month of service, before the employee retires. This is a significant change for employees as they will receive these funds while still employed.
Certification Requirement: To ensure accurate payment, a certificate from the "respective competent authority" is mandatory. This certificate will detail the leave earned (or not earned) by the employee during the last 12 months of service. This ensures transparency and prevents discrepancies in leave calculation.
Calculation Basis: The final payment amount will be calculated based on this certificate. This means the leave encashment will be directly tied to the employee's recent leave record.
Important Details:
Reference Number: The circular has a reference number (No. 79/CGA/Admn/42-1/2022) for tracking and future correspondence.
Date: The circular is dated 28th January 2025.
Issuing Authority: The Controller General of Accounts (CGA) is the issuing authority, a high-ranking office responsible for government accounts in Pakistan.
Addressee (Distribution): The circular is addressed to a wide range of Accountant Generals and relevant departments across Pakistan, ensuring the information reaches all relevant individuals responsible for implementing this change. This includes:
Accountant General Pakistan Revenues (Islamabad and Sub-Offices)
Accountant Generals of various provinces (Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Punjab, Sindh, Baluchistan)
Directors of Accounts (Pakistan Post Office Department, Accounts Works)
Chief Accounts Officers (Pakistan Post Office Department, GSP)
Other relevant officers (DBA, FA&CAO)
Information Copies: Copies are also sent to the staff of the CGA, including the SPS to CGA, PS to Dy. CGA (Admn), and APS to DG (Admn).
Significance of the Change:
Employee Benefit: Paying the LPR encashment before retirement is beneficial for employees as they receive the funds while still employed, potentially easing their transition into retirement.