Monetisation of transport allowance for KP judicial officers notified
PESHAWAR: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government has notified monetisation of transport allowance for judicial officers in the province in line with the decision of the National Judicial Policy Making Committee (NJPMC). A notification was issued by the KP finance department stating that in pursuance of the decision of the provincial cabinet taken in its meeting on August 28, 2026, the department has…
The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government has officially approved the monetization of transport allowances for judicial officers in the province, as per the National Judicial Policy Making Committee's decision. The Finance Department issued a notification stating that this change will be effective from October 1, 2026. Judicial officers in the district and sessions cadre will receive Rs195,000 per month, while additional district and sessions judges will receive Rs175,000, senior civil judges will receive Rs150,000, and civil judges will receive Rs100,000 per month.
The National Judicial Policy Making Committee approved these recommendations in February 2026, prompting the Peshawar High Court to begin reviews on March 4, 2026, for the government's consideration. The notification also outlines terms and conditions for monetizing allowances in lieu of official vehicles, including provisions for driver retention and the disposal of official vehicles based on their depreciated value.
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