The District Education Authority Lahore has officially issued the conveyance allowance deduction notification 2026, mandating proportionate reduction in conveyance allowance for all non-working days under the newly implemented four-day workweek. This directive follows Government of Punjab austerity measures aimed at fuel conservation.
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Background of conveyance allowance deduction 2026
The Chief Executive Officer of the District Education Authority Lahore issued Notification No. 1482/B&A on March 31, 2026 regarding conveyance allowance deduction 2026, in pursuance of the Government of Punjab S&GAD (I&C Wing) Notification No. SO(I&C-I)5-13/2026 dated March 10, 2026. The original S&GAD notification introduced a four-day workweek from Monday to Thursday, with Friday, Saturday, and Sunday designated as off-days.
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Notification Reference | No. 1482/B&A |
| Date Issued | 31 March 2026 |
| Issuing Authority | Chief Executive Officer, District Education Authority Lahore |
| Parent Notification | S&GAD No. SO(I&C-I)5-13/2026 dated 10 March 2026 |
| QR Code | Not present in original |
Key Changes brought by notification
| Component | Previous Practice | New Mandate |
|---|---|---|
| Workweek | Five or six days | Monday to Thursday only |
| Non-working days | None or limited | Friday, Saturday, Sunday |
| Conveyance allowance | Full monthly payment | Proportionate deduction for non-working days |
| Compliance report | Not required | Hard and soft copy within 7 days |
Compliance Directives
All District Education Officers (SE, M-EE, W-EE, Special Education, Literacy) and all Deputy District Education Officers across Tehsil Cantt, City, Model Town, Shalimar, and Raiwind must ensure immediate compliance. Moreover, any negligence will result in personal liability for the concerned officer. No deviation from the conveyance allowance deduction 2026 is permitted.
conveyance allowance deduction 2026 Original Notification Text
Chief Executive Officer
District Education Authority
Lahore
No. 1482/B&A
Dated: 31/03/2026
To,
- The District Education Officer (SE) Lahore.
- The District Education Officer (M-EE), Lahore.
- The District Education Officer (W-EE), Lahore.
- The District Education Officer (SPECIAL EDUCATION), Lahore.
- The District Education Officer (LITERACY), Lahore.
- The Deputy District Education Officer (W,EE) Tehsil Cantt, City, Model Town, Shalimar, Raiwind Lahore.
- The Deputy District Education Officer (M,EE) Tehsil Cantt, City, Model Town, Shalimar, Raiwind Lahore.
SUBJECT: MANDATORY DEDUCTION OF CONVEYANCE ALLOWANCE AND SUBMISSION OF COMPLIANCE REPORT.
In pursuance of the Government of the Punjab, S&GAD (I&C Wing) Notification No. SO(I&C-I)5-13/2026 dated March 10, 2026, regarding fuel conservation and austerity measures, the following directions are hereby issued for immediate and strict compliance by all offices under your administrative control:
- Deduction of Conveyance Allowance
All Drawing and Disbursing Officers (DDOs) shall ensure proportionate deduction of Conveyance Allowance for non-working days, consequent upon the implementation of the Four-Day Workweek (Monday to Thursday) and the designated off-days (Friday, Saturday, and Sunday), strictly in accordance with the applicable rules and instructions. No deviation in this regard shall be permitted.
- Submission of Compliance Report
All concerned offices are directed to furnish a compliance report regarding the above deductions in both hard and soft copies. The report must reach this office within seven (07) days from the date of issuance of this letter.
It is further directed that any negligence or failure in compliance shall be viewed seriously, and the concerned officer(s) shall be held personally responsible for any lapse.
Strict compliance with these directions is mandatory.
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
DISTRICT EDUCATION AUTHORITY, LAHORE
Summary of the New Policy
The conveyance-allowance-deduction-2026 introduces a strict fiscal austerity measure for all education department employees in Lahore. DDOs must calculate and deduct allowance proportionately for Friday, Saturday, and Sunday each week.
