Hundreds of newly appointed school heads in Punjab are still waiting for their entitled allowances months after assuming charge, raising serious concerns about administrative delays in the education department.
It has been revealed that 1,084 school heads, appointed after successfully passing the provincial merit-based test, have not received their charge allowance despite performing full duties as principals and head teachers.
Four Months Without Charge Allowance
According to official sources, school heads are entitled to a monthly charge allowance of Rs. 1,200, but payments have remained pending for the last four months. The delay has affected officers across multiple districts of Punjab, causing frustration among education officials who cleared the competitive test and were assigned leadership roles in schools.
Key Details of the Pending Allowances
| Category | Details |
| Total affected school heads | 1,084 |
| Monthly charge allowance | Rs. 1,200 |
| Payment delay period | 4 months |
| Lahore affected heads | 135 |
| Other withheld benefits | Leave and conveyance allowances |
| Main issue | AG Office not recognizing head status |
Lahore School Heads Also Face Withheld Benefits
The issue is particularly serious in Lahore, where 135 merit-based test qualifiers were appointed as school heads. Apart from the charge allowance, their leave and conveyance allowances have also not been released so far.
Many principals say that despite officially running their institutions, they are not being treated as regular heads for financial benefits.
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AG Office Reportedly Not Recognizing Appointments
School principals have complained that the Accountant General (AG) Office is not recognizing them as heads for allowance purposes, which is causing repeated delays in processing their payments.
Sources within the education department say the matter is linked to technical and procedural issues between the school education department and the AG Office regarding appointment status and record verification.
Appeal to Provincial Education Minister
The affected school heads have now urged Provincial Education Minister Rana Sikandar Hayat to take immediate notice of the situation and ensure the release of their pending allowances.
They say the continued delay not only creates financial difficulties but also affects morale and administrative efficiency in public schools.
Growing Concerns Over Administrative Delays
Education experts believe timely payment of allowances is essential to encourage merit-based appointments and improve governance in government schools. Delays in payments may discourage qualified teachers from taking leadership roles in the future.
Final Note
As the issue continues unresolved, over a thousand school heads across Punjab remain uncertain about when they will receive their long-overdue allowances. The education community is now waiting for swift intervention from the provincial government to address the matter.
