KP Sets New Transport Allowance Rates for Judges

The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government has updated its transport allowance policy for judicial officers, effective October 1. District and sessions judges will now receive Rs195,000 monthly, while additional district and sessions judges will get Rs175,000. Senior civil judges are entitled to Rs150,000, and civil judges will receive Rs100,000 under the new scheme.

The policy allows judicial officers to purchase government vehicles at depreciated value, except Toyota Fortuners. If purchased, the vehicles' prices will decrease by 15 percent annually, not falling below 55 percent of the original purchase price. Officers choosing to buy their vehicles will have Rs50,000 deducted from their salaries, with the remainder recovered before retirement.

Drivers can be retained at a cost of Rs30,000 per month through salary deductions. If no driver is retained, the post will be moved to a surplus pool. Vehicles will not display green number plates under this scheme. Transport allowances may increase with a 20 percent average rise in fuel prices over six consecutive months or be reduced with provincial cabinet approval in case of federal transfers or financial crises. Implementation issues will be addressed through consultations among several departments.